MY RISING
Bright and early
Wasting no time, waiting no more
I rise
*
Like a Phoenix
Avian legend steeped in magic
Rebirth brand new
I rise
*
Like a Buoy
Anchored to the depth of deep dark seas
Afloat even in swaying billows
I rise high up in the waters
To help strays in ships sinking
Find shore
*
Like a Slithering Serpent
I shed pain
Holding venom in fangs bared
Ready to spring
*
Fiercely burning like the Fiery Sun
I will warm the Hearts of those charcoaled in state
Shooting up like Discorea sprouts
Out of the blackened rich Earth
Spreading tendrils gentle to soak the Suns’ never ending warmth
*
I rise not to hold back
No more to be bound
Shackles on the trail
Falling off my Feet
I rise
*
Leaps of boundless joys
Springboks in the Seregenti
A pride is born
Now the Lions roar
We’ll Rise.
Written by Andrevn
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14 Comments
simba
November 07, 03:38Wunderber,. Ie wonderful.. with such consistent alliteration, sheakespare will be envious lol.. oh dear, oh yes we all rise away from shackles of fear and bondage and ascend into the glorious rainbow and glow.
Kryss S
November 07, 05:46I love it! I love it! I love it! Well written nd quite inspiring! I shall rise nd when I do, d who whole would feel my impact!
#TeamKizito
November 07, 05:56*straight face* Music player : Arise – Mavins..
Dennis Macauley
November 07, 06:56*FacePalm*
Ruby
November 07, 07:05Beautiful!!!!
Bravo @Andrevn
s_sensei
November 07, 08:19Beautiful!
#TeamKizito
November 07, 08:52Hi, Sensei.
Absalom
November 07, 10:10“I rise not to hold back
No more to be bound
Shackles on the trail
Falling off my Feet
I rise”
I really love this, Andrevn. Beautiful lines there! 🙂
lluvmua
November 07, 18:02That’s my sweerie @ andrevn !! Nice write up gurl!
Andrevn
November 08, 07:25oh my God!!!!(do not knw wat to say) elated,just got a watsap frm illuvmua dis morn dat my post was up….i could nt contain my joy……jumping round the hux and every one is wondering wats hyping me…..thank yu so much pinky for dis rare opportunity.
pinkpanthertb
November 08, 08:25With the many pieces you sent me, such posts will be coming up more.
Andrevn
November 08, 07:31tnx every one for yu liking it……was pessimistic at first yu knw,if it would be a worthy read…tnx for yu encouragements……….this poem is a reflection of my present state..penning down my thots is one of the things keeping my sanity intact!…………K’Dsians yu rock!!
Andrevn
November 08, 07:36Aunty pinky pls #correctionalert!
victor
November 08, 08:25I nor know say ur head dey hot like this oh, keep it coming bro