I Will Rise

Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qum45hpUqrg

There is a gravity to
sadness; it pulls me
downward into a
deep dark well.
I can't climb out.
It's my own private hell.
I pray for levitation.
I jump, only to fall.
I feel forgotten.

I put one foot in
front of the other,
and I will rise.
I move on.
Hope returns like
a long-lost friend,
and I find my sanctuary.

Author's Note

My recently published book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems is available on Amazon.com

Reviews

[Mariej]

Yes, there is a well of strength within us which allows us to draw on it when we need to. Sadness lowers our vibrational level and we can very easily drop into the depths of depression, that is very finely expressed in the poem. But, hope is our saviour and each time we are successful in putting foot in front of the other, hope increases and gives us the incentive to go all the way. A very insightful poem, Thomas. So happy you have found your sanctuary deep within you! Great write! Thank you for sharing...

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[Mariej]

Most welcome always, Thomas...

[red93]

Keep going Thomas, just keep going - the only way is 'Up'. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[robert harris jr]

very strong poem made me think things threw today

[Thomas W Case]

I'm glad. Thank you very much.

[tumi]

wow a splendid writing
we shall and need to rise
despite each falls no matter how it hurts
amazing piece of writing

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. I appreciate it.