COURAGE

(for Aisha Zakari)

I am so afraid

For the task ahead

I need not be

Ashamed of it

I know that

It is a natural feeling

I can really be courageous

When I am afraid

Now my fear is naked

What quality do I need?

Just to develop

True courage

Yes, it is the only power

To overcome my fear

Really courageous people

Succeeded in overcoming

Their fears

To die as a hero

Is better than

To die a coward

I am sure now

I am not afraid

Because I’m ready

Very ready to face the challenges

To overcome fear is natural

I always need moral courage

And will-power to be a hero

25^th August, 2004