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Stand Tall or Fall?


People tell me that

I should give up

Give in

That my dreams are foolish daydreams

 Fit only for a child

 

My answer is

No

 

Let the word ring out

Let strength fill me and banish fear

Let the world see me smile

 

For though I may be small

I am far from insignficant

 

Now is the time to stand tall

For life sometimes knocks me down

But I vow to get back up

 

 
 
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