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The Bel Esprit Project, co. est. 2020
"Either you had Bel Esprit or you did not have it."
- Hemingway, A Moveable Feast
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JANUARY 2026
ISSUE 61
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Cold
What brave life to see! these few, bunches of brown leaves dead & still clinging to the oak tree, covered in ice & snow standing apart from the rows of others whose every branch is stark bare as if this mistaken one patiently holds this truth to share— (that only we of similar roots will know) Oh—how in the blind face of Time and mindless seasons where so many follow so many reasons to “let go”— we (in this strange company) want to show how best to be in quiet conflict with s


Your Weakness. My Strength.
Short Small Tiny Little Petite Size is relative Strong Powerful Impactful Physical Tough With an indestructible base You tell me my size I tell you “congratulations, you have eyes” What’s the point of sharing that fact? When I have a bigger heart Measured as 5 feet short But feel 8 feet tall I forget my size Because I don’t see a difference But you do You just want to find a flaw Tell me when you find a real one Cause this is my superpower This might be your weakness But this


Pressure is a Privilege
Can’t complain When I constantly train Many people wish they were in my shoes And to be all over the news They don’t know I’m struggling From doing all this juggling Doing what I love is hard But I can’t let down my guard I question if it’s worth it And if I’m a perfect fit I just have to have fun Before it’s all done Be grateful for where I am Especially in this program I’m not where I want to be I need to find the missing key Now it’s time to sweat Because I’m not finished
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