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Who Am I?


Who am I but a ghost in the background


Just another face in this enormous crowd


Easily forgotten and easily replaced


A fighter, a warrior


Both fearful and afraid


I am someone to rely on when no one else is there


helping ones with problems


That to me struck so near


Trying to aid the ones in need


Experienced in feelings of abandonment, fear, and solidarity


Putting the needs of others as my main priority


Shy and reserved when the light shines on me


Not a word of my problems spoken aloud


Yet eager to help others with their own


I am a sword when fighting for others


A broken shield when fighting for myself


Riddled with hidden strengths I am blind to


Yet visibly clear to others with a single look


I am a fighter, a survivor


I am simply myself

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