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Heart Of A Warrior

from The Valley Is Not Your Home by Janelle Maree

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I want to dismantle my belief
that sensitivity is a weakness
I am forced to carry.
I’ve heard that for so long
I started to agree.
But I reject that,
I shun it.
To be gentle is to be brave.
I use compassion as a weapon.
I strap it to my back.
I could not bear its weight
if I was spineless.
I fight for what is right.
I advocate.
I speak the truth.
I want justice and equality.
I want to play a part in ending stigma.
I will not be ashamed of my heart any longer.
It is capable of so much empathy.
That is a sign of strength.
I will carry it proudly.

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from The Valley Is Not Your Home, released February 24, 2019

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Janelle Maree California, Maryland

27 year old poet, special education para-educator, Netflix enthusiast, devoted daughter, sister and friend. You can always find me either singing Disney songs, laughing loudly or talking about hope.

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