VALOR

In the stillness of the night, do you shine or do you fade,

When eyes are closed, and none dare look, what choices have you made?

Do you treat others with respect, with kindness in your heart,

Or do you let bitterness and anger tear your soul apart?

And when the world is not around, do you strive for your best,

Or do you slack and cut corners, settling for less?

The measure of your character is not in plain view,

But in those moments when no one's watching, what do you choose to do?

For in the secret depths of self, the truth will always lie,

In the silence, in the shadows, your true self will not deny.

So hold yourself to standards high, when none are there to see,

For who you are when no one's watching, is who you'll always be.

Dec 30, 2024 | UN