It takes enormous courage
to embrace vulnerability
to open up ones inner sanctum
for someone else to see

In fear of being rejected
ridiculed, turned away
we hide the truth from others
in a very private way

Never do we know for sure
just what to expect
how will it be accepted
will we live with deep regrets

One thing that is certain
in courage we will find
the key to moving forward
and leave the past behind

Sometimes being vulnerable
is a gift within itself
with truth and honesty
being the hand that is dealt.

Trish Johnston 31st December 2016