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By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan
In a world full of fear that intertwines,
I pave my way, this path of mine
Painting through with emotions, strong and bright
I colour my journey with strength and might.
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Through my struggles,
Big and small,
I rise above the weakness,
Above it all
Whatever challenge that I meet,
I always find the courage,
I will not retreat.
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With the presence of prejudice, I fight
Through the power of love, care, my bright light
Dark shadows come towards the road
Breaking the barriers, I will explode.
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Every footstep, I touch a new ground
Leaving footprints of strength, high and profound,
Our coloured souls, filled with grace
We rise above, for our race.
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In unity, we shall overcome,
Together strong, as one
For our bright ideas, from our head to our shoelace,
We will pave the way,
Leaving our trace.
Lavanya Kathirgamanathan is one of the Writers for this year’s publication at Black Voice. She’s a recent graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University, where she studied Journalism and will further her education in Human Resources at George Brown College. Lavanya has experience writing for multiple publications and has her own food blog on social media. Lavanya’s main goal as a writer for the Black Voice publication is to showcase Black excellence within the community, and in the city of Toronto.