Self Respect

Breathe.

Be worthy

of things

you believe,

that will no doubt

make you feel

the love

and self-respect

you need.

Don't let haters

beat your soul

like it's broken,

or pounced on,

leaving you bereft

of nuisances,

letting the demons kill

your inner light of

bravery, delight, and

hard work

when studying,

gaining the power you need

to go further.

Do not fear your abilities

or your talent

to be brighter than

any other being.

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Women are worthy of

so much more.

Don't let powerful beings

push you into

dark spaces,

unknown and unseen,

a thunderous,

darkening, explosion,

mitigating your desires.

This world is for you.

You can be the person

you want to be

by shining your personality,

wearing brightening clothing

of oranges, pinks,

reds and greens.

***

Use your spontaneous mind

to envision your success

at every level.

Know you're perfect

in every way.

You can be the best

and do the best

and come out on top.

You will be the person

that everyone wants to be.

So, feel it in your bones

and own it.

This is you.

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You shine so brightly

like the star in the sky

shimmering in the dark

but shining and lightening

upon your body and soul.

You won, you received

the award

you desired and wanted

because you were brave

enough to put in

the hard work.

Practicing and devouring

your time

like no one

ever has before.

***

Now treat yourself!

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