If I had the courage, what would I do?
If I had the courage, I would tell her how I feel, but I can’t, she would hate me.
If I had the courage, I would at least give her a hug, just to touch her, but I don’t like hugs, and she would think I’m weird.
If I had the courage, I would stand up for myself and tell them to stop, but I keep my head down, mumble a response, and walk away.
If I had the courage, I would come out to the world, tell them who I really am, but the world wasn’t made for people like me.
If I had the courage, I would make more friends, but I don’t know how, and anyway, too many friends is just too much.
If I had the courage, I could make the world a better place, but some people will still hate me, and words do hurt.
If I had the courage, I wouldn’t be me, and like myself the way I am, but maybe, someday, I will find the courage.
If I had the courage, I would tell her how I feel, but I can’t, she would hate me.
If I had the courage, I would at least give her a hug, just to touch her, but I don’t like hugs, and she would think I’m weird.
If I had the courage, I would stand up for myself and tell them to stop, but I keep my head down, mumble a response, and walk away.
If I had the courage, I would come out to the world, tell them who I really am, but the world wasn’t made for people like me.
If I had the courage, I would make more friends, but I don’t know how, and anyway, too many friends is just too much.
If I had the courage, I could make the world a better place, but some people will still hate me, and words do hurt.
If I had the courage, I wouldn’t be me, and like myself the way I am, but maybe, someday, I will find the courage.
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ShanRippWriting
Feb 05, 2019
I love the wondering and questioning in this poem. The ending is perfect! I love how the narrator is content with the way they are!