Swallow your pride
Forge ahead
There are many
You'll meet on your way
Who'll do much
To poke at you
To prove their strength
Don't let their words
Make you weak
You're much more
Than their opinion
Their judgment
And their insecurities
You're a whole person
All on your own
Much before they came along
And long after they're gone

- Jhelum Anikhindi