The words you want to say have volleyed back and forth through my mind, leaving me to wonder when you will be brave. I ponder why you can't. I question if you ever will.

But can I be brave back?
Can I say those same words in response, and stand behind them fully?
This particular phrase may not be tread on lightly. There are no "do-overs" or "oopsies".

I may not know until we try.
But I do know one thing,
All good things come to those who wait.