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Created on: November 05, 2009
No, you can't
Why can't I?
You are not old enough
No, you can't
Why can't I?
You are not matured enough
No, you can't
Why can't I?
You are not experienced enough
No, you can't
Why, can't I?
You are not brave enough
You are not strong enough
You are not clever enough
You are not beautiful enough
Enough is enough
I can
Why can I?
Because I am old enough
Because I am matured enough
Because I have experienced it
Because I am strong
Because I am clever
Because I am beautiful
Best of all
Because I believe
Because I have faith
In me...
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