Be Brave My Friend
Courage, mon amie, my friend be brave
Though others may murmur
Grumble, berate
For what do they know?
Not one part or a fraction of all you have learned
A lifetime of service with people, with pain
Listening and loving, lightening their lives
Making a difference, gritting your teeth
Determined to help where others ignore
Fretting at problems, refusing defeat
For all whom you’ve touched
For children you’ve changed
Life chances enhanced, walking forward with hope
With all of their voices, voices now heard
I bid you remember
Be strong and stand firm
For you are their champion
Now let them be yours
Do not be beaten, keep your head high
Truth surely will out and be valued one day
We’re cheering you on, who love you the best
Wishing you courage, friend fearless and brave
Courage, mon amie, my friend be brave
Though others may murmur
Grumble, berate
For what do they know?
Not one part or a fraction of all you have learned
A lifetime of service with people, with pain
Listening and loving, lightening their lives
Making a difference, gritting your teeth
Determined to help where others ignore
Fretting at problems, refusing defeat
For all whom you’ve touched
For children you’ve changed
Life chances enhanced, walking forward with hope
With all of their voices, voices now heard
I bid you remember
Be strong and stand firm
For you are their champion
Now let them be yours
Do not be beaten, keep your head high
Truth surely will out and be valued one day
We’re cheering you on, who love you the best
Wishing you courage, friend fearless and brave
8th September, 2009, Hounoux, for J B, with love
It made me cry, thank you, I shall cherish these words as soul food.I shall not put in a but... and would like to acknowledge so many others for whom it may touch.
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