Spit

She spit out the blood

and laughed.

A million memories lifted her

to her feet.

Power of will.

Too many cracks healed.

She's waiting for time to tell her

if the bricks will hold.

Can't silence it.

Can feel the foundation trembling.

She holds up the wall.

Just a little longer.

Light a match.

Make a fire.

Keep the engine churning. 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love the way you wrote this! Your imagery is the epitome of strength & power, despite a few crumbles here & there. Living thru life's most extreme struggles, I've felt this exact way all those times I was picking myself up by my bootstraps. It's a universal feeling, but crafted with high originality! (((HUGS))) Fondly Margie

[Sarah Wilson]

Thanks! Im glad it was relatable for you! Any compliments from you are an honor in my book!

[Ghost]

Nothing like a woman with motivation in her heart.. If man hurts her she has power to take her heart, soul and life back.. All she has to do is stand up and restrain her wall... Nice write thank you for sharing

[UN]

Ambition, sticking to it, doing wht is necessary to make your dreams a reality. I wondered if the speaker in this piece was Anna from the book with her mouthful of blood! Sometimes it does feel like holding up a wall!

[Sarah Wilson]

Lol I like that! That is a good idea. I bet it would be a great character building exercise to write poems from your characters perspective!

[UN]

I have actually thought about doing that!

[Sarah Wilson]

you definitely should! And i may steal the idea for myself sometime if you dont mind.

[UN]

Haha only if you read my (likely to be very strange) poetry

[Sarah Wilson]

I will for sure! I'll pop on over to see what you have!

[Jess]

Beautifully written! Amazinggg expression

[Unknown Poet]

Very nicely expressed
"A million memories lifted her
to her feet."
Beautifully written.. *Smiles*