The Difference Between Strength and Courage

[Luba]

It takes strength to be firm;
It takes courage to be gentle.
It takes strength to stand guard;
It takes courage to let down your guard.

It takes strength to conquer;
It takes courage to surrender.
It takes strength to be certain;
It takes courage to have doubt.

It takes strength to fit in;
It takes courage to stand out.
It takes strength to feel someone else's pain;
It takes courage to feel your own pain.
It takes strength to hide your own pains;
It takes courage to show them.

It takes strength to endure abuse;
It takes courage to stop it.
It takes strength to stand alone;
It takes courage to lean on another.

It takes strength to love;
It takes courage to be loved.
It takes strength to survive;
It takes courage to live.