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A poem in dark teal serif text on a white background with a blue border. It reads: "I will not apologize for my strength and the way it intimidates you. I will not tame my spirit and the way it howls. I will not be less." The last line is in italics. Credit: "L.E. Bowman".

I Will Not Be Less: L.E. Bowman Poem

L.E. Bowman's empowering poem about refusing to apologize for your strength or tame your spirit, a defiant reminder for Xennials who spent decades shrinking themselves.

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A poem in dark teal serif text on a white background with a blue border. It reads: "I will not apologize for my strength and the way it intimidates you. I will not tame my spirit and the way it howls. I will not be less." The last line is in italics. Credit: "L.E. Bowman".

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