Brave People have called me this before But I’m not I fight with my gut like a dog on a leash I say that I’ll jump but then wait till next week I only leap when I’m too tired to fight I chase the moon only when it’s already night I stick to safety like gum to a shoe I live to think but then never can do I’ll step off a cliff but only when pushed When faced with real risk my spine turns to mush But you moved across country! Yes but Only because my house wasn’t my home But you came out of the closet! Yes but Only because it’s death being alone To really be be brave I’d have to Choose, to try To trust myself enough To kiss the familiar goodbye So yes I’ve made bold moves but I fought them hard first Because my heart sees the good but My mind fears the worst I don’t take leaps without a tired inner voice So don’t get it twisted I’m not brave I do jump But only When I have no other choice