Rise

(a poem I wrote when I was in high school, looks like)

Inspired by all who have endeavored to...

RISE

As the phoenix rises from her ashes
rise, oh Sunlight.  Touch my soul;
shake off your trials and tribulations;
rebuke the evils that grab hold your heart;
rise from your pity and sorrow;

embrace tomorrow...
RISE.

Oh Heart, clothed in darkness,
rise and look upon the light of day as an omen of good tidings and cheer.

RISE

embrace your heartache - you will receive strength.

RISE
as the phoenix from her ashes....

RISE
high in the moonlit sky...

Rise, oppressed one - RISE.