Angelo Velasquez - *Adversity Then Strength*

I did not understand at first touch
but it is that conflict in life
that has shaped me to who I am today
these strengths were once weaknesses
and this love was once hate
being a caged bird has revealed to me
the beauty of freedom
so if you wish to be successful
let yourself fail
if you wish to be loved
let yourself hurt

Angelo Velasquez

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