Critics carved down your stature
Walls pressed against your height
A timid soul compressed
In shadows taking flight
A single breath grew taller
Chest widened in defense
A rising spine announced
A halt to dissonance
Glow framed your grand expansion
Peace wrapped your larger brink
A strength emerged victorious
The moment you chose not shrink
Guard this vital posture
Let dominance relink
Greatness claims its measure
Through hearts that never shrink