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Declaration (of a Kgomotso Girl)

• By Katie Pepiot
• Country: South Africa
• Related Publication: Declaration Lesson Plan

Respect is written
on the walls of this hall
and on the hearts
of its inhabitants,
demanding more for themselves
than generations of the past,
refusing silence
Power
over their spirits.
We will not be quiet!
they declare
in firm and resounding
voices.

Because we know.

we know that we are
Queens and Princesses,
destined to serve others
with compassion and love.

we know that we are
Fierce Warriors,
Protectors and Caretakers
of our brothers and sisters.

we know that we are
Teachers and Scholars,
and that knowledge
is ours for the taking.

we know that we are
Children,
and that Laughter and Joy
can heal a broken spirit.

we know that we are
Believers
in something bigger
than ourselves,
and we have hope
for something better
than Today.

we know that we are
Beautiful
(and what Beauty really is),
and we know that
it is our Beauty
that will change the world
(not someday, but Today).

so do not be mistaken
by our appearance, or any
expectations (or limitations)
you may have imposed
upon us.

for we intend
to be everything
We've ever dreamed of.

And more.


 My Prayer: "Lord I long for more than this world hands me. Father I know. I know your voice. I know you plan prevals. I reecognize you love and undersatnd that it is far beyond my comprehension. But Lord as I am a ambassador in chains and as I declare it fearlessly help me to remian true to you and seek out for what is your best. Take me deeper to a place I have yet to travel. For I belong in Today! Being joyful and proclaiming your name. Thanks Abba for you reign in the highest and you love does not stop. You grace and your mercy run endlessy through my veins. I jump deeper, and you let me become exactly who you want me to be. Thank you that I can fear nothing as I walk in your presence. I go forward in your name, in power, with love, boldness and clarity. All Glory be to God my Lord my Savior. "