Among jasmine and incense Sprung a lass Yet to discover who she was. Somehow the trappings of the coy, powdered geisha did not fit. Spirituality, Loyalty and Honour Led her on an uphill path To rummage among The remains of a country Wrought in struggle, With only a mottley crew, a proud warrior A cricket and a snappy dragon named Ed for company. To her surprise, Mulan's self journey Braced by inner strength and intuition Left China supine at her feet. Mulan's very essence tells us To thineself be true And in truth, lies greatness. Copyright © by Sandra E. Morris 1998
Reason for writing:
After viewing this powerful, animated masterpiece created by Disney, with my 9 year old daughter, Sharice, we discussed it. I wanted her to remember the very real and timeless messages conveyed.
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