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She dreams of a free woman, free to be whoever she wants to be, and hopes that one day, she will attain the place of that woman in her dreams!
To the woman in my dreams
To the one, I want to be
I strive hard to come near you
But fail miserably in an attempt or two!
Handling situations
And fighting the odds with grace
Accepting things beyond my control
Make peace and be ace!
To love with compassion
And have the wisdom to fathom the world
To indulge in things and people
Living the life of inspiration is waiting to be unfurled!
To the long strides, I take
And the dream to take that perfect gait.
My head high and shoulders straight
Sparkling eyes, as I walk with aplomb.
To create magic in the words
I dream to stand out from the herd
Nothing in the world
Can stop inside that flying bird!
Yes, it’s a task
A journey through life
But I assure to meet you
One day, some day!
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*Some spoilers alert*
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