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Lessons in Stumbles

Noted Nest

By Naaz


In the stillness of night, fear grips my heart,  

At twenty-two, dreams set high.  

They say, "Fake it till you make it,"  

But doubt whispers, "What if you fail?"


Big dreams, a world to manifest,  

Others' voices try to pull me down,  

But I won't be distracted; I'll be me,  

Loving myself fiercely.


Each day I rise, fueled by my own strength,  

"No need to prove anything to anyone,"  

I'm not a formula to be proven, so chill.


Every step is a leap of faith,  

Every stumble, a lesson deep.  

Fear looms, but I won't let it define me;  

I won't let it dim my light.


I'll fake it till I make it, but embrace each flaw,  

For in this journey lies my true power,  

In self-love, I find who I am.


So here's to dreams that defy the night,  

To conquering the chaos and noise.  

I am enough, no validation needed,  

Just be you, love yourself, and rise.


With each heartbeat, I forge ahead,  

Not for the world's approval, but for my own peace.  

In the quiet of night, in the light of day,  

I choose to love myself, cherish my journey, and rise.


By Naaz

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Mohd Kausain
Mohd Kausain
Sep 06, 2024

Excellent

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Shaurya Raj
Shaurya Raj
Sep 06, 2024

Very nice

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Aladdin Kirtan
Aladdin Kirtan
Sep 06, 2024

good

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