https://www.globalonevoiceempowermentnetwork.org/poetry/life-goes-its-way%2C-without-me-friends-move-on%2C-like-fading-polaroids-drifting-apart%2C-like-grains-of-sand-in-the-sea-no-longer-close%2C-no-longer-in-hand--family-fades-to-black%2C-like-a-dying-ember-love-ones-lost%2C-like-a-forgotten-melody-broken-relationships%2C-like-a-shattered-mirror-pain-and-sorrow%2C-forever-will-last--life-goes-its-way%2C-without-a-care-leaving-me-behind%2C-with-only-tears-to-share-i'm-left-to-pick-up-the-pieces-of-my-heart-wishing-we-could-start%2C-a-brand-new-start--but-life-goes-its-way%2C-and-i'm-left-to-grieve-longing-for-what's-lost%2C-what-could-never-be-retrieved-the-ache-within%2C-a-constant-reminder-of-love-and-friendship%2C-that's-no-longer-in-sight.- 2024-10-29 https://www.globalonevoiceempowermentnetwork.org/poetry/systemic-chains-wrap-tight-around-our-minds-and-souls%2C-enslaving-thoughts%2C-stifling-voices%3B-equality-a-distant-dream.-but-we-rise%2C-break-free%2C-shattering-shackles%2C-claiming-our-right-to-be%2C-live%2C-thrive.--in-darkest-corners%2C-whispers-cry-for-justice%2C-pleas-for-help%3B-voices-muffled%2C-silenced%2C-ignored.-but-we-listen%2C-amplify%2C-stand-with-the-voiceless%2C-hand-in-hand%2C-heart-to-heart%2C-rise.--barriers-built%2C-hearts-closed-fuel-endless-fight.-but-we-seek-to-understand%2C-bridge-gaps%2C-unite%3B-in-diversity%2C-find-strength%3B-in-empathy%2C-hearts-beat.--hidden-pain%2C-unseen-tears-reveal-systemic-wrongs%2C-fears.-but-we-see%2C-hear%2C-feel%2C-acknowledge%2C-act%3B-compassion-awakens%2C-justice-stirs%2C-freedom's-flame-flickers.--steps-of-courage%2C-hearts-ablaze-demand-justice%2C-new-ways.-forward%2C-together%2C-stride-equality-our-collective-pride%3B-march%2C-rise%2C-claim-our-right-to-freedom%2C-life.--small-acts-ripple-wide%2C-compassion-grows%2C-justice-inside.-nurture-empathy%2C-sow-kindness%3B-harvest-equality%2C-humankind%3B-every-step%2C-voice-matters%2C-counts%2C-makes-difference.--resilience-born%2C-hearts-unbroken-justice-seekers%2C-spirits-awoken-unite%2C-rise%2C-never-yield%3B-freedom's-flame-forever-sealed-in-hearts%2C-souls%2C-minds%3B-we-are-change%2C-light.- 2024-10-29 https://www.globalonevoiceempowermentnetwork.org/poetry/though-i-come-from-a-very-poor-background%2C-i-will-make-it%2C-work-hard%2C-even-in-dreams.-they-say-the-sky's-the-limit-to-be-found%2C-i'll-reach-for-it%2C-no-matter-how-it-seems.-even-if-days-pass-without-food-to-eat%2C-and-others-think-i'm-dirty-and-unclean%2C-still%2C-in-life's-race%2C-i-won't-accept-defeat%2C-i'll-strive-with-hope-and-keep-my-spirit-keen.-when-all-declare-i'm-not-of-any-worth%2C-i'll-trust-myself%2C-work-hard%2C-both-night-and-day%2C-in-slumber-too%2C-i'll-prove-my-inner-strength%2C-until-success-and-i-have-found-our-way.-it's-not-because-of-laziness-or-vice%2C-but-lack-of-chances%E2%80%94yet-i'll-pay-the-price. 2024-10-29 https://www.globalonevoiceempowermentnetwork.org/poetry/knowledge-is-the-key-that-unlocks-our-fate%2C-education-is-the-flame-that-illuminates-our-state.-it's-the-bridge-that-connects-our-dreams-to-reality%2C-the-foundation-on-which-our-future-is-built-with-tenacity.-with-every-book%2C-a-world-of-wisdom-opens-wide%2C-with-every-lesson%2C-our-minds-begin-to-reside.-in-the-realm-of-knowledge%2C-we-find-our-true-potential%2C-and-the-power-to-change-our-lives%2C-and-make-a-difference-tangible-through-education%2C-we-discover-our-voice%2C-and-learn-to-speak-out-against-injustice-and-rejoice.-we-find-our-passions%2C-our-purpose%2C-and-our-drive%2C-and-develop-the-skills-to-thrive-and-stay-alive.-so-let-us-cherish-every-moment%2C-every-teacher%2C-every-friend%2C-and-let-our-journey-of-learning-never-come-to-an-end.-for-education-is-the-heartbeat-of-a-brighter-tomorrow%2C-and-the-foundation-on-which-our-dreams-are-built-to-borrow 2024-10-29 https://www.globalonevoiceempowermentnetwork.org/poetry/3-akena-brian-global-one-voice-empowerment-a-global-voice%2C-a-united-cry-empowering-minds%2C-reaching-the-sky-with-words-of-hope%2C-and-hearts-aglow-rebecca-ursule's-vision-starts-to-grow-a-network-strong%2C-a-bond-so-tight-connecting-souls%2C-in-day-and-night-support-and-love%2C-for-all-to-share-a-global-family%2C-without-a-single-care-through-words-of-wisdom%2C-and-inspiration-true-global-one-voice-empowers-me-and-you-to-rise-above%2C-to-shine-so-bright-and-be-the-change%2C-we-wish-to-see-in-sight-let's-raise-our-voices%2C-let-love-resound-with-global-one-voice%2C-a-brighter-world-is-found-where-love-has-won. 2024-10-29 https://www.globalonevoiceempowermentnetwork.org/poetry/in-the-arena-of-thought%2C-a-battle-rages-on-feminism's-flame%2C-a-beacon%2C-shining-strong-some-say-it's-equality%2C-a-fair-fight-others-claim-it's-a-war%2C-a-gender-divide-in-sight-from-one-corner%2C-a-voice-rings-out-clear-%22we-want-the-same-rights%2C-the-same-opportunities-here!%22-liberal-feminism's-cry%2C-a-call-to-unite-for-equal-pay%2C-equal-say%2C-a-fairer-sight-but-from-another-side%2C-a-radical-shout-%22patriarchy's-chains%2C-we-must-break-them%2C-no-doubt!%22-a-call-to-dismantle%2C-to-uproot-the-past-to-shatter-the-glass-ceiling%2C-forever-to-last-intersectional-voices%2C-a-chorus-joins-the-fray-%22we're-not-just-women%2C-we're-black%2C-brown%2C-queer%2C-every-day!%22-a-reminder-that-equality's-not-just-one-size-that-justice-must-be-nuanced%2C-no-room-for-compromise-global-feminism's-whisper%2C-a-gentle-breeze-%22sisters-worldwide%2C-united-we-stand%2C-on-our-knees%22-a-plea-for-solidarity%2C-across-borders-and-seas-for-the-rights-of-women%2C-a-universal-decree-the-arguments-swirl%2C-a-maelstrom-of-thought-but-as-the-dust-settles%2C-a-truth-is-brought-to-the-forefront%2C-a-corner-where-all-can-rest-a-place-of-understanding%2C-where-love-is-the-best-for-feminism's-not-about-hate%2C-nor-superiority's-claim-but-equality%2C-justice%2C-and-a-world-where-all-can-thrive-and-gain. 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