i rise

If you

see me

fall to the ground

on my knees

shoulders heavy

head bowed

body shuddering

with sobs

do not fear

just watch

I will

lift my head

raise my face

to the sky

and breathe

I will

open my eyes

and gaze

beyond the stars

and know

I will

pull my

shoulders back

fill my body with strength

and know

I will smile

to the world

with hope

and know

I will

light my soul

with fire

to feel

life vibrate

through me

and know

I will

stand to my feet

look to the future

with faith

and know

I will

always rise

in your

darkest moment

you will rise

when you have

lost all hope

you will rise

always

you will rise