Dear warrior,

while you weather storms

through wars waged

against your worth,

remember, you

have purpose,

and come from the

deep, cool Earth.

Although the sinister

& sly may have tried to

steal the innocence

of your smile, you remain;

stand your ground & stay,

you are so much more

than sorrow, although it

seems to be a stain.

And when malevolent

men manipulate through

tactics meant to intimidate

you cannot let them conjugate

you, for they could never capture

the courage that has made you.

For you were meant to soar,

do not let the rest clip

your wings to steal your flight.

Fly away, or fight, dear warrior–

they could never dim your light.