Rules pressed hard on your shoulders
Fear claimed much of your breath
A muted strength stirred gently
A will rose past its death
History weighed your footsteps
Voices lingered near
A hush broke through the shadows
A vision conquered fear
Walls failed to hold your fire
Limits crumbled at your stride
A life reclaimed its purpose
A dream refused to hide
Honor your fierce direction
Let purpose hold alliance
Greatness rises slowly
Through quiet sure defiance