Getting up – A poem for those who have fallen

Walls closing in

push back.

Stumble.

Once, twice, thrice

falling mightily

sprawling onto

Gaia.

Terra.

 

Laying prostrate

implored

galvanized

and

divorced

from the hoarseness of defeat.

 

Standing up –

stronger backs,

not lighter burdens

emboldened

to pull the curtains back.

 

For

empowerment –

not weakness

that leaves

one in pieces

the telltale signs

creases of stress

tells best

but

blesses better

giving way to peace of mind

in time.

 

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Copyright © 2014 ShunPwrites. All Rights Reserved

Published by Shun P. Writes

Author, Genealogist, Writer, Poet, Podcast Host, possessor of 2 cents, Blogger and eternal student of life, who harbors a firm belief in his Grandmother's mantra that: "People need to get off of their rump and do something". All while keeping in mind that a cheering section will often get in the way.

4 Comments

  1. emersenlee says:
    June 25, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Reblogged this on Ask Emersen… and commented:
    Always well spoken. 😊

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  2. tunisiajolyn84 says:
    January 14, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    I am digging through the crates and I found my first gem. Love this poem especially this part. “…standing up, stronger backs not lighter burdens” ❤

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    1. shunpwrites says:
      January 14, 2017 at 12:29 pm

      Thank you, I often find myself reminding myself of this very thing, daily.

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      1. tunisiajolyn84 says:
        January 14, 2017 at 12:46 pm

        Great reminder for us all.

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