My courage sets me free.
I do not bow to my peers,
I won't be swayed by their fears.
I am different and unique,
I am not afraid to speak.
It takes strength to resist,
To say NO and insist.
To be the only one,
Not to go along.
To decide not to stay,
And if I must, to walk away.
For in the end,
No real or caring friend,
Would make you do wrong,
Just to belong.
Windy Hinson,
16.12.2000