I am a young lady, with fire in my eyes,
With dreams that soar, reaching the skies.
I stand here tall, with confidence and might,
Ready to conquer, to shine forth my light.
Obstacles, beware! Hear my fervent plea,
Make way for the giant that resides within me.
I am not afraid of your menacing stare,
For I carry within, a spirit that won’t scare.
Doubt, step aside, let my courage prevail,
I have faith in my abilities, they shall not fail.
Fear, be gone, your grip I shall break,
I am determined, and nothing can shake.
Society’s expectations, I won’t let you bind,
I will carve my own path, leaving norms behind.
Prejudices and judgments, you hold no sway,
I will rise above, in my own unique way.
Naysayers and critics, your words won’t weigh,
I will drown them out with my passion’s display.
I will strive for success, I will reach for the stars,
No matter the odds, I will break down the bars.
For within me lies strength, unyielding and vast,
A reservoir of power, waiting to be unmasked.
I will embrace the challenges, with a fearless soul,
Each hurdle I conquer, will make me whole.
So step aside, obstacles, make way for me,
I am the giant, waiting to be set free.
Success is my destiny, failure no longer near,
I will rise above, banishing doubt and fear.
With every step forward, I will leave my mark,
A young lady, fierce and strong, lighting up the dark.
Obstacles, you may try, but I shall prevail,
For the giant in me, there is no way to curtail.
Make way, make way, for the giant in me,
Success is my mantra, and greatness I decree.
No more shall I falter, no more shall I sway,
Obstacles, make way, it is my time to display.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 