In realms of turmoil, where chaos takes its flight,
Where shadows dance, and darkness claims its might,
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance,
To observe the battles fought without resistance.
From lofty towers, from behind walls high,
One can taste the thrill, untouched by battle nigh,
For in the glow of comfort and tranquil air,
Fear finds no passage; courage finds no snare.
Yet, oh, how real the struggle for those on the ground,
Who face the tempest’s wrath, where courage is found,
In the heart’s crucible, where doubts come to test,
Amidst the storms of life, where fear is not suppressed.
From afar, heroes appear adorned in glory’s haze,
But truth unraveled reveals their mortal malaise,
For true valor blooms amidst the thunder’s roars,
Where souls are forged resilient, amidst life’s wars.
In the embrace of danger’s fateful lure,
True bravery, unyielding, takes its form pure,
It is then we see the valor that lies within,
When fear is confronted, courage shall begin.
So let us not judge the brave from afar,
For their scars bear witness to what they truly are,
From safe havens, we may pass judgments untrue,
Without knowing the battles they valiantly go through.
May empathy guide us to seek the deeper essence,
To walk beside the brave, dismissing our own pretense,
For in understanding their struggles and plight,
Our hearts may ignite, illuminated by their light.
For it is easy to be brave from a safe distance,
But true valor lies in facing life’s existence,
Let us embrace empathy, and courage to explore,
With hearts united, seeking truth evermore.
Poetic Alchemist 