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By: Johnae'

Be the One

Be the one that doesn’t give up

Be yourself no matter what

You’re different so have some confidence

Don’t let them insult your intelligence

Be the one that doesn’t give up

Be yourself no matter what

Be only the best that you are

Be the biggest, the brightest, courageous star

Be the one that doesn’t give up

Be yourself no matter what

Let nothing block your way or path

I’ll help you; I’m a friend you’ll have

Be the one that doesn’t give up

Be yourself no matter what

You’re the sun, you’re big and bright

You’re a hero, with courage and might

Now come on writer, I know you can write.


Johnae’ originally published this poem with us in Everyone is Moving, No One In Place.