“YOUR GREATER ANIMALThey say that if you areEver confronted byA lion or bear,To never act scared.Instead act likeYou are the greater animalAnd that they'reThe hareThat you are aboutTo tear.This has beenProvenAnd compared.This is how presidentsAre lovedAnd feared.Each one of us has an animalWithin usThat is armed withMental,Physical orSpiritual giftsThat could shoot spearsThrough the air.So next timeYou are confronted inA fight that seems unfair,Just remember the lion and the bear.MAGNIFYYour greater animalAnd all that feel your magnificenceWill quickly step awayAnd disappear.”

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About Suzy Kassem

Suzy Kassem is a Lebanese-American poet and writer. Her work explores resilience, identity, and the immigrant experience, blending personal reflection with universal themes. Known for her evocative language and emotional depth, she has written several acclaimed collections of poetry and essays.

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