Courage

The dark
Source of silent, seminal energy,

Dawn
lying at the pale intersection of purpose and resignation,

Stretch
reaching to the bridges and strains

Open
tiny portals of creation,

Choices
built on anxiety or excavated with hope,

Courage
not the absence of fear,

Courage
not the absence of caution,

Courage is action
it ain't about your head or heart or feelings,

Our mentor
pushing his pen forward again today,

The student
what will you push forward today?

Night
rest and dream of tomorrow's pivotal struggle.