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You don't have to be...


To my sisters,

 

You don’t have to be a lion

For your battle cry to be heard

You don’t have to be a superhero

In order to save the world

You don’t have to be beautiful

To cause others to stop and stare

You don’t have to be a star

To shine brightly in the night

You don’t have to be anything at all

To create something spectacular

And leave a legacy that lasts for eons

 

To affect change

To inspire

To be courageous

You only have to believe

To believe that you can do anything

As long as you have the

Will, Strength, Faith

And courage to go after it.


 

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