on growing up
It takes courage to face the threatening storm, to go on through pouring rain and bolting flashes which make you want to run and hide till rainbows appear once more.
It takes courage to reach for the stars, to climb the eternal stairs that penetrate the darkest hours of night and never lose sight of those tiny lights when speeding meteors throw you off your ladder.
It takes courage to dig deep into the earth to see the crawling bugs that destroy, or maybe find a mushrooming bud digging till the core is reached where the root of all experiences can be found.
It takes courage to stay on the road that leads to somewhere, not to be tempted by roadside whispers that speak of sweet fantasies - and in reality are not - or to be drawn by the fragrant flower, only to find it's scent is poison.
It takes courage, courage to grow up. ......................................Diane Paquin
