I can be anything

I can be strong like a mountain, But time erodes it into dust. I can be brave like a lion, But fear losing the strength behind it. I can be tough like a rock, But water can tear it apart. I can be quiet like a whisper, But my silence holds a shiver. I can be a kid, carefree and wild, But fear to grow and leave behind the child. I can be a woman, strong and free, But fear the world won't let me be. I can be a man, humble and gentle, But fear the duty can't be handled.