courage

soft is how I like me to be
courage is what I need

to let down my protective shields
of sharp irony
frozen eyebrows
determined voice
and fast moves


scared is what I am
when unprotected by my image armour
you can devastate me
and may be you will

I have to learn that
how you treat me
is your choice
and your responsibility
and my gain
or pain


courage is what I need
soft is how I need me to be

it is my true Self