I stand tall, proud,
find strength in who I am,
inspired by my ancestors.
Makeup is my war paint,
my voice is my bow,
my words the arrows.
May my eyes be focused,
my hand steady,
my aim true.
May I hit the target,
strike the heart,
free the spirit.
Though I may stand alone,
inside this body
runs the blood of warriors.
~ elr
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