Keystone School

Congratulations to junior Jada! Her poem, "Don’t let the world steal what fills you with pride" is published on the I Am Woman Project. Jada, who has been at Keystone since first grade, has written poetry since middle school. She's still researching colleges and focusing on liberal arts programs and majoring in English.

Here's her poem:

Don’t let the world steal what fills you with pride

You are strong, like the Indian Monsoon
Your heart is light, like a flying balloon
You demand attention as you enter a room
Your words of wisdom hit: an earth-shattering boom

You are calm, like the ocean’s waves at low tide
You are humble and take your pitfalls with a stride
While humility is key, success is nothing to hide
Don’t let the world steal what fills you with pride

You’ve let go of your anger at the world and finally found your place
You wear your melanin loud and proud with a smile on your face
Even when you try your best, you won’t always win the race
But be bold, be brave, and be the one who sets the pace

All of your dreams will come true, at least the ones that are meant to be
You have enough wealth to help the world, you’re a personal giving tree
No matter your shape or size your beauty is impossible not to see
You embody the shine of a million spotlights with your personality

Accept everything about yourself and never give up the fight
Continue to share your voice and be an everlasting light
“I am woman, hear me roar” is the motto of your life
Don’t let anyone take your power away, It’s a God-given right

 http://theiamwomanproject.com/2018/07/20/jada-young/