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Asmauola
7 months ago
The promise I made to myself
I promised myself to step out of every shadow,
To draw my spirit into light
Whenever life bends me toward darkness.
I promised to guard my dreams
and labour
until they breathe in reality
Every force that seeks to distort my design
Shall be ignored like crumpled paper
Every hopeful face
That sharpens the edge of my vision
Shall be welcomed with opened arms
I will kindle the fire within me
Even when the strain weakened my nerves.
And my soul feels heavy with doubt
The quiet whispers inside
keep my shapes in order
Until my structure glances in riches
And my mind rests in its earned glory.
©️ Asmau's pen 🖊
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