One Voice


It takes courage

to live out loud and authentically

acknowledge ones failings

and be honest

apologize and recognize

instead of hiding behind false words

spoken behind backs

or pretending

to be something

or so many

that we are not.

Bravery

to speak at all times

with all people

in one voice

hard to see in oneself

and harder yet

to find in others.

One day maybe you’ll get there

may be by force

but hopefully

by choice.