Having the presence of mind
to stand up and speak to issues
for what you know and believe
takes BACKBONE

In the heat of the flames
when persecuted and ridiculed
because you stray from the norm
takes BACKBONE

Loving the one you care
deeply for when all around you
take the low road of discontent
takes BACKBONE

Living your life and accepting
your faith without reservation
and pre conceived condition
take BACKBONE.