And I would be lying if I said

this doesn’t scare me -

the thought of raising

my voice, as it’s shaking,

never gets my heart pounding

pulsing adrenaline through my veins.

But I can tell you

confidently

I speak when I want to be heard.

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I would be lying if I said

my ways are perfect,

flawless, amazing,

no mistake will faze me

and I will never fail.

But I can tell you

confidently

I rise each time I fall

and I am moving forward

always.

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I would be lying if I said

I never have doubts,

worries never cross my mind,

and with each breath I take

I am perfectly fine.

So I wear a smile constantly.

But I can tell you

confidently

regardless of how scared, how

imperfect I might be . . .

I will make it through.