Courage

encourage not the others
who will hoard their many gifts
pretending they’re not treasures
lured and netted while adrift

take courage from no others
who gather theirs out of fear
their wisdom barely covers
harsh lessons from yesteryear

encourage by your presence
with an unexpected touch
then a nod a second glance
the sentiments left by such

take courage from day to day
two souls glisten through the night
watchful before each wakens
to meet old friends in the light