Defend

After going through my phone
And finding the fight that I had
With a now ex-friend
My grandmother says 
"It's better to be nice"

I said nothing
But the meaning of this poem 
Is not silence

It is not better to be nice
It is better to defend yourself
Please do not sit in silence

Do not fear being called
"Stubborn"
It is a synonym 
For strong,
Independent girl

When your points are valid
Stand by them

When they tell you to shut up
You have won
Because there is absolutely 
Nothing else for them to say
They are at a loss for words
Because yours were strong enough
And stronger

Remember this
Fight for yourself
For others
For what you believe in

Do not let those
Who are ignorant
Who will never recognize 
They are wrong discourage you

For you are a fire
That will burn
For centuries
If it proves your point
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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July 7, 2019 at 9:51 PM
This is sage advice. "Remember this Fight for yourself For others For what you believe in" - this is the motto of an assertive confident person. Like this very much!
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