pixabay image by Natan Vance
A Rising
by Balroop Singh
I have been lying low
I have been waiting,
Waiting for this moment
The right moment to leap out
It is now, I tell myself
‘Togetherness’ was the day –
“When they meet in wee hours,
Both the sources of light.”
Eerie silence encompassed me
As I struggled out,
I tried to run toward light
A pull seized me.
Shackles entrenched my feet,
Shadows seemed to smother…
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Excellent! I love how Balroop expressed the photo in words ending with hope!
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She always seems to see the light and positivity even in darkness. Thank for the visit, Jan. Happy Writing!
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Superb! Such an amazing response to this great prompt.
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Thanks, Holly. I still have about 20 to go! Oh my. All great fun. 🙂
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Such a busy lady, don’t know how you do it but glad you do! x
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I keep coming back to this one! Captivating!
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Thank you so much Ethan.
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Thanks, Ethan. I’m delighted that you enjoyed Balroop’s poem. She’s a marvelous poet. 🙂
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Wow!
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Thanks Bette. Love your omnipresence! 🙂
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Hugs!
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Thanks, Bette. I’m thrilled that Balroop is taking up these prompts and applying her talent. 🙂 Happy Writing, my friend.
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Such a well written poem…I have to say that the last line really got me.
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Thanks! All credit goes to the image and Diana’s inspiration.
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Balroop always does a wonderful job with her poetry, and I’m delighted that she’s sharing her talents here. Glad you enjoyed this one. ❤
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She definitely does! It has been a joy to read the works that you have inspired. Wonderful image choice, Diana!
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