So Brave. Poem by Sandra Kavanagh Josefsson

You were always so brave,
In everything that was thrown at you,
in life.
And nobody knew or would have guessed
all your strife.

Your smile would light up a whole room.
But your inward voice would criticise everything you did.
You battled every day and did not see your worth.
But I saw what you hid.

They say the kindest hearts have the most scars.
They give so much to everyone else.
You my friend must look after yourself.
And the place where your soul dwells.

You were always so brave.
Your strength shone through.
You never competed with anyone.
You were just you.


Verse: Sandra Kavanagh (c) .