Courage

Wrote this for a Macbeth project at school, but might as well share it here too!

What is courage?

Is it to take the hilt of your sword

And bury it in the enemy? Or is it to

Amend the enemy for his mistakes and

Offer a helping hand?

Is it to willingly do what you’re told,

Or to refuse to do so?

Is it to resent the people in position of power,

Or to admire them for their leadership?

Is it to rid the world of deeds seemed unfair,

Or to encourage them till they are undone?

For courage may be facing your fears

Looking them in the eye and saying

‘I’m not scarred.’

But to be scarred is to be humane

And to lose humanity makes us all insane.

‘Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood

Clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather

The multitudinous seas incarnadine,

Making the green one red.’

Author's Note

The last quote is from Lady Macbeth (here's hoping Shakespeare doesn't come sue me now)

Reviews

[SimpleMind]

A very thought provoking piece. 'Tis a very great piece.. thanks for sharing! And yes, what really is courage?? XD

[yolo]

Thanks bud!