Published by Editor Joseph Osel in The Commonline Journal, Issue #37.  Thank you, Joseph.

Victorious

Find your moment of courage,

wretchedness will help no one.

Find valor on your feet,

not fear.

Be not cowardly,

nor surrender,

nor be of disuse.

Begin when the sky is darkest,

when the road looks the longest.

Step forth, don’t lose heart.

Indeed,

having it in your throat already defeats you.

Creating "Victorious"

If you have never stood your ground on what you know is right, this is a great day for that first step.

Afterthoughts for "Victorious"

Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive. 

Leah LaBelle

Human beings are born solitary, but everywhere they are in chains - daisy chains - of interactivity. Social actions are makeshift forms, often courageous, sometimes ridiculous, always strange. And in a way, every social action is a negotiation, a compromise between 'his,' 'her' or 'their' wish and yours. 

Andy Warhol

Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace. 

Nelson Mandela