So many times throughout my life, I’ve been the underdog;<\/p>\n
Problems plagued my efforts, causing me to work through fog.<\/p>\n
But at my core, I had the motivation to do my best;<\/p>\n
That, along with mentors–strong, was enough to pass the test.<\/p>\n
As I grew into the woman I was meant to be,<\/p>\n
Some recognized that I had leadership abilities;<\/p>\n
Me, a leader, really; There must be some big mistake.<\/p>\n
But a leader I became, and my insecurities I forsake.<\/p>\n
So many times it takes a while to see a flower bloom,<\/p>\n
But don’t give up, keep watering, and it will blossom soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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