The Rise

Fighting, hoping, waiting for change A moment in time, unyielding, unrelenting forever ingrained The kiss of paper to pen, black to white, liquid to solid Needing, wanting, searching Grasping for strength, needing a mirror, a mentor a preacher Truth, honesty, reality Enough concerns, worries, doubts Enough placating, sweet names that kindly emphasize an easy, personal sound Fears, dreams, hopes, In need of a certain true touch, free from guilt or desire Floating, guiding, connecting Uplifting, encouraging, reflecting Completion, fulfilled by the swift sword’s merciless victor