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The Brave one

Brave

By Taviii🇨🇦♐️Published 12 months ago 4 min read
The Brave one
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Beneath the stormy skies so gray,

Where shadows linger and light gives way,

There walks a soul, steadfast and strong,

A heart that beats to its own bold song.

Through trials that would make others fall,

The brave one rises, standing tall.

With courage burning, a guiding flame,

Unyielding to fear, unfazed by shame.

When whispers of doubt seep into the mind,

And the world feels cold, unkind,

The brave one presses on, steadfast,

Knowing every storm will pass at last.

Not adorned with armor, nor a golden crown,

But clothed in resolve, never backing down.

For bravery isn’t the absence of fear,

It’s facing the darkness, year after year.

When the night is long and hope feels thin,

The brave one fights, battles within.

Each scar a story, a victory won,

Proof that courage is second to none.

Not seeking applause or worldly fame,

The brave one moves with no need for name.

For in their chest, a quiet creed:

To live with purpose, to plant the seed.

A seed of kindness, of love and grace,

Of justice sought in the hardest place.

The brave one knows their task is clear:

To heal the broken, to draw them near.

Though the path is rugged, steep, and long,

They carry within an unyielding song.

A melody soft, yet fiercely true,

A tune that whispers, “You can make it through.”

The brave one falls, as mortals do,

But rises again, their strength renewed.

For each stumble teaches, each loss refines,

The soul grows stronger through the trying times.

And so they walk, through fire and rain,

Through laughter’s joy and sorrow’s pain.

The brave one stands, unwavering still,

A testament to the human will.

Oh, brave one, let your spirit soar,

For the world needs hearts like yours and more.

To shine a light when the way is unclear,

To show us all how to persevere.

In every life, there comes a day

When we must find the brave one’s way.

To face the unknown, to answer the call,

To stand as the bravest among them all.So onward they go, through shadows and flame,

Unyielding in purpose, unbroken by shame.

Each step they take, a testament loud,

To the strength of a soul that won’t be cowed.

The brave one’s eyes hold stories untold,

Of battles fought and hearts turned bold.

Their voice, though calm, carries a weight,

A wisdom forged by the hand of fate.

Through tempests wild and skies that weep,

Through valleys low and mountains steep,

The brave one marches, their path their own,

A journey carved from the seeds they’ve sown.

They do not ask for riches or gold,

Nor comfort, nor safety, nor glory retold.

Instead, they seek to inspire and ignite,

To kindle the courage in others’ light.

For bravery, you see, is not just one’s might,

It’s daring to hope in the dead of night.

It’s reaching for love, though your hands may burn,

And finding the strength to always return.

When the world grows silent and fear takes the lead,

The brave one plants a resilient seed.

A seed of resilience, of faith, of care,

A reminder that courage can bloom anywhere.

Oh, brave one, you carry us through,

Your heart a lantern, your spirit a clue.

In your shadow, others find grace,

A map to follow, a sacred space.

And when their time comes, when they face the test,

They’ll remember your courage, your unyielding quest.

For bravery ripples; it spreads like the sun,

A gift passed on, from one to one.

So stand, brave one, let your fire stay bright,

A beacon of hope in the darkest night.

For in your journey, the world can see

The boundless power of bravery.

And though your battles may leave you worn,

From ashes of struggle, a hero is born.

For the brave one’s story, though marked by strife,

Is a tale of triumph—a masterpiece of life.The brave one walks where others might flee,

Unraveling chains, setting spirits free.

Not for glory, nor for fleeting fame,

But for the love of life, for a greater name.

Each step they take echoes through time,

A rhythm eternal, a noble rhyme.

Their footprints etched in the sands of fate,

A legacy built on the courage innate.

The brave one faces what most would ignore,

Knocking on fear’s tightly shut door.

With trembling hands, but steady soul,

They confront the shadows to make themselves whole.

For bravery is not in being unscarred,

It’s in wearing your wounds, though the journey was hard.

It’s the tears that fall and the battles inside,

It’s the will to stand when the heart wants to hide.

Through cold winds and rains that pierce the bone,

The brave one knows they’re never alone.

For courage, though quiet, calls others near,

Uniting the fearful, dispelling their fear.

They teach us to rise when we’ve hit the floor,

To keep pushing forward, to crave something more.

Their story becomes a lantern of gold,

A tale to be cherished, a truth to be told.

And when their time comes to rest at last,

When their journey is done, and their trials have passed,

The brave one’s spirit will not disappear,

For they’ve left their mark, so vivid, so clear.

In hearts and minds, their fire will burn,

A guiding light for those who yearn—

For strength, for hope, for something unseen,

For the courage to chase an impossible dream.

Oh, brave one, your life is a song,

A melody fierce, enduring, and strong.

Though the world may not always understand,

You carry the universe in your hand.

So march on, brave one, as long as you live,

For the world is changed by the strength you give.

And in your wake, let there always remain

A path of hope through the storm and the rain.

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About the Creator

Taviii🇨🇦♐️

Hi am Octavia a mom of 4 am inspired writer I write stories ,poems and articles please support me thank you

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