Afraid But Braver Poem by Doris Cornago

When the lights dim and I can no longer see the path
Realize then needed only the guidance of my heart
Marked where I've come from, where I'm going
Milestones walked by my feet, no one's feat
Who was with me, who walked halfway
Soon flagged in strength, continued
On unceasing, breathing, afraid
But braver still, faltering yet
Blaming none, choices
All mine, no one
Can walk
Them
That
Is
Fine
Life may
Be long or short
No matter, make it
More memorable, more
Bright for strangers, take
None in return and you're blessed
More in ways unknown, in paths tread
By others, revolving, radiating in big circles
Not now maybe, but for another soul more needy
Bless with your mouth, bless with your heart, all evolves
With the wind, with the sea, for all eternity, faith casts indelible
Not belligerence, but kindness like waves, ebbing back and forth