Yet Shall We Rise

Like thunder rolling in the distance

voices merging to be heard,

anger rising in waves of resistance

from all over the world.

Rhetoric, which seeks to destroy,

bad decisions made in haste

people crying out for help

protesting too little much too late.

But in spite of the frustration,

confusion and pain

hope springs eternal

where love still reigns.

We may go down in flames fighting

for our dreams before they die

but like the phoenix we'll be born again

and from the ashes we shall rise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

This image is a digital piece of art called 'Phoenix Birth 2' created by Nameisavailable.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was very lovely. I am very much a fan of your work. I'm certainly glad that I stopped by to visit your page.

[Dara]

I am just so honored that you enjoy my poetry. So sorry that my responses are almost a week late. I have not bedn on-site recently. What a pleasant surprise to meet a new friend in poetry.

[emmajoy]

' Rhetoric, which seeks to destroy, ~ bad decisions made in haste ~ people crying out for help ~
protesting too little much too late. '

Such true words, said in varying ways before and before. But, one can only hope, pray, speak out.. and trust that the phoenix rises well before it needs to.. right now.

Such thoughtful and beautifully laid words, DAra. p

[Dara]

Thank you dear Emma, for your thoughtful words and wishes. Yes, let us pray that the phoenix will rise soon, before it is too late, sadly. Always so nice to see you!

[emmajoy]

You're more than welcome, Dara.

[Ardra]

but like the phoenix we'll be born again

and from the ashes we shall rise.

Beautiful and strong lines...
I love the image :) I love Phoenix

[Dara]

I have always felt the image of the Phoenix is most empowering. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review my poetry. I so appreciate it.

[Tazeen Ahmed]

Wow! It's indeed flawless and nice to read.
I could feel through the pain and regrets attached here.
I love the choice of words.
"we may go down in flames fighting




for our dreams before they die





but like the phoenix we'll be born again




and from the ashes we shall rise."
Cheers...

[Dara]

So nice to see your words and thank you for this very uplifting review! I have always loved the image behind the legend of the Phoenix. It is very empowering.