Posted by Carrie Wintle on Jan 05, 2018 under

To Be Miss America . . .

is to be patient for your purpose

but persistent in your pursuit of it.

 

To Be Miss America . . .

         is to be unapologetically yourself

         and let your light shine bright.

 

To Be Miss America . . .

         is to look for the good in every person

         and help others recognize that good.

 

To Be Miss America . . .

         is to know you had a voice before the crown

         but eager to let the crown amplify your voice.

 

To Be Miss America . . .

         is to recognize you have an opportunity to serve others

         and leap at that opportunity.

 

To Be Miss America . . .

         is to remember how it feels to be a little girl with a role model

         and realize you are now that role model.

 

To Be Miss America . . .

         is to be excited to learn from everyone around you

         and carry that knowledge humbly.

 

To Be Miss America . . .

         is to know you are a part of something larger than yourself.

 

To Be Miss America . . .

         is to be Miss America every day,

         even without a crown.