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Still I rise

April 18, 2017May 28, 2017 / Emilee / Leave a comment

Just like moons and like suns with certainty of tides, just like hopes springing high. Still I rise The tattoo on my left arm is a constant reminder of this poem by Maya Angelou (you can read the whole thing here). I decided to get this tattoo on my 30th birthday because those words "still … Continue reading Still I rise

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