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A Different Princess
I am no Royal,
but a Princess nonetheless
Just call me Princess
I wear not a crown---
but a tiara only
the Special can see.
Clothed in denim,
Black I love, but pink I like
I wear boots, not heels.
I am no useless
maiden---imprisoned and
beat by my own dress.
Princess in disguise
I am---many look at me
not really seeing.
A solid mind and
a pure heart---I present as
my precious treasures.
Not Snow White, nor a
Sleeping Beauty---I depend
on myself alone.
Sweet Prince Charming,
please step aside--I am no
damsel in distress.
I fight my own wars,
battle my enemies, and
face my worst fears.
I want to be a
brave heroine---the girl that
is like no other.
See not just my rough
exterior---view past what
your eyes have told you.
Even now as I
have changed---I still believe
my dreams will be true.
Magic is not just
in fairy tales---I make it
happen on my own.
Don't underestimate
or call me silly dreamer--
prevail I will do.
Do not attempt to
change who I am---forever
I will be Jasmine.
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