A wild flower doesn't waver

faced with the oncoming weather.

 

A stout tree doesn't falter

when the hurricane gathers.

 

A passive creature doesn't move

but has the strength to stand firm.

 

A crying man doesn't shy

from his emotional outburst.

 

A breastfeeding mother doesn't heed

the talk of closed minds in public.

 

A questioning child doesn't listen

to the robotic answers of the teacher.