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She’s Like A Swan
A royal swan pedals furiously underwater
Crest of white, bowed head upheld proudly
She wants to bring honor as a daughter
Not today, she withholds laughter
A glimmer of perfection standing stoutly
A royal swan pedals furiously underwater
“Mistakes are okay,” her parents offer
A sad smile glimmers to her face slowly
She wants to bring honor as a daughter
Everyone always wants to applaud her
She learns to balance her tiara correctly
A royal swan pedals furiously underwater
She learns that weakness doesn’t mean to falter
Breaking her habit of overusing “sorries”
She wants to bring honor as a daughter
Reassurance that parents will stay her protectors
Without their help, she cannot shine brightly
A royal swan pedals furiously underwater
She wants to bring honor as a daughter
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"She's Like A Swan" is a villanelle written about the pressures of being the best daughter you can be. It focuses on the pressures of trying to stay bright even when you feel like you are not good enough.