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Little Leo sat at his desk, small shoulders slumped low. The work was long, the lessons slow. Sighs and a silent, 'Oh, no!' But Leo knew, he must keep going. The world whispers, but he will grow. He takes a deep breath and starts working
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The papers piled, a mountain tall, but Leo would not stumble or fall. Each word, a step; each line, a call. He would learn and would stand up tall. He started to feel more happy, and smiled. He will keep grinding on the long road.
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The moon climbed high, the stars did gleam. Leo closed his eyes, and started to dream. He knew the path was a winding stream, but he will keep doing his best. Leo will wake up tomorrow, strong it would seem. Sleep now, little one, and dream.
A boy learns that life's challenges are chances to grow stronger. He finds the strength to keep going, one step at a time, within himself.
