Stand Up

It takes courage to stand up

and do what is right

instead of hiding behind cowardliness.

It takes courage to speak up

and say what is right

instead of remaining silent.

It takes courage

to do the right thing

instead of rendering evil

with your own hands.

It takes courage

to act with integrity

instead of acting immoral with malice.

It takes courage

to embrace and respect others differences,

instead of resisting and despising others 

because of their differences.

It takes courage

to be different instead of conforming to fit in.

It takes courage to stand alone

instead of standing with others standing for wrong.

It takes courage to be brave,

instead of acting in cowardice ways.

Stand strong,

Be brave,

not cowardice!