a year can swiftly pass by
so does words, dreams, and bonds
yet i dream of things far greater than i
of making other girls dream, too,
far greater than the world deems they could
i dream of things far greater than i
of sharpening my wit and expanding my wisdom---
sharing what i have learned and what a disadvantaged lady can
because opportunities do not come easily for people like me,
who grew up knowing i am someone below,
a poor, misguided, and disadvantaged girl
below those easily-fought connections and resources,
for i have learned to only make the most of what i have
and now, i am dreaming of things far greater than i,
of fighting injustice---i demand our rightful spaces in these rooms;
of sharing discoveries---i ought to use these God-given talents to contribute to human progress;
of enduring suffering---i, just like any other, have dreams worth fighting for;
of empowering others to fight for these dreams, too
who dares to say you can't?
who dares to say you will not?
who dares to discourage but yourself?
i, a poor and flawed lady, can dream of things far greater
and you can, too.
and now, i pray to God,
to provide me strength, patience, and wisdom to endure suffering---
to seize the day and forge meaning in every moment,
to joyfully carry my cross,
as i fight for my dreams that are far greater.
Mar 14
Mar 14, 2026 at 10:24 AM UTC
a year can swiftly pass by
so does words, dreams, and bonds
yet i dream of things far greater than i
of making other girls dream, too,
far greater than the world deems they could
i dream of things far greater than i
of sharpening my wit and expanding my wisdom---
sharing what i have learned and what a disadvantaged lady can
because opportunities do not come easily for people like me,
who grew up knowing i am someone below,
a poor, misguided, and disadvantaged girl
below those easily-fought connections and resources,
for i have learned to only make the most of what i have
and now, i am dreaming of things far greater than i,
of fighting injustice---i demand our rightful spaces in these rooms;
of sharing discoveries---i ought to use these God-given talents to contribute to human progress;
of enduring suffering---i, just like any other, have dreams worth fighting for;
of empowering others to fight for these dreams, too
who dares to say you can't?
who dares to say you will not?
who dares to discourage but yourself?
i, a poor and flawed lady, can dream of things far greater
and you can, too.
and now, i pray to God,
to provide me strength, patience, and wisdom to endure suffering---
to seize the day and forge meaning in every moment,
to joyfully carry my cross,
as i fight for my dreams that are far greater.
with my hs life coming close to an end, i can't help but dream of things far greater than i. i see girls like me who are in more advantaged spaces thriving and striving, but i don't want to let what i lack hinder me from pursuing them because all this time it is myself who has been holding me back.
now, i hold an oath of fighting tirelessly yet joyfully for my dreams of academic excellence and service to my countrymen.
God, please guide and sustain me.
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