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Birth by Words


If this will make me forget even just for a second Than I will smile even when I cry To let the world know I refuse to wear my hardships as a burden But rejoice in it For it has given me enough back bone to keep pushing Even when I'm being pushed against
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doan.ben
Reminds me of Lucille Clifton! I like that the speaker has built strength out of hardship. Gives the speaker good character.

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