Deep inside resides the me you do not know,
A hidden world within, where my talents silently grow.
A young lady, they say, just ordinary at a glance,
But beneath the surface, I hold a vast expanse.
I may seem like a book with its pages tightly closed,
But within, a symphony of talents, yet to be exposed.
Each note, a hidden skill, each chapter, a secret art,
I will reveal them in time, and I will astonish every heart.
In the quiet of my mind, I paint dreams with finesse,
Invisible brushstrokes weave my world of success.
My words flow like rivers, my thoughts a tapestry,
An uncharted universe of creativity within me.
I dance through life’s challenges with grace and with flair,
A warrior in disguise, though you may not be aware.
I hold the strength of mountains, the resilience of a tree,
Yet they call me ordinary, not the me I truly see.
So do not judge by the cover, for there is more to behold,
In the me you do not know, my talents will unfold.
I am a young lady, yes, but I am a force to be reckoned,
And I will shine so brightly, all doubts will be beckoned.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

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