Poem 16: Rising Up

 

Rising Up


...I fall once more...


tripping on my crown

tripping on my feet

letting myself down

falling so deep



thinking this is it

thinking there's no more



seeing no more light

seeing no more hope

fallen once last night

nowhere left to go



is there one place?

Is there still more grace?



Breathing in more hope

breathing out the worst

something good may come

i still feel the thirst



too many times



letting my faith fade

letting things just be

hearing i'm not saved

giving up the key



i just can't let go

to that fate I scream NO!



hearing “dont give up”

hearing “give your all”

saying “i'm still loved”

knowing my faith calls




opening my eyes

for the millionth time



wanting it all right

wanting you again

i will fight the fight

this is not the end



struggling to rise

not wanting just the prize



feeling the chains fall

feeling overwhelmed

giving back my all

knowing You're my friend



lifting my hands high

Your beauty makes me cry



feeling my heart sing

feeling Your strong arms

greatest place to be

where there is no harm



thankful for each scar

bringing me so far



teaching me Your grace

teaching me each day

guiding every way

such increasing faith




\Thank You

Again.\

Nov 24, 2005 - Cheryl Tower

 

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