Rise

Rise

A Poem by Christopher Booyakasha
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I wrote this poem to express my feelings toward us, as a people, rising to become greater than we are...

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can we rise?

we've settled for less in these difficult times

disater and death are all around us

it's easy to say "I Give Up"

it's easy to let ourselves fail

 

life is like gravity

always pulling us down

 

so what can you do?

no that's not the question....

is it?

what will we do?

 

we must come up

from this hole we have gouged ourselves in

stand up

on our own two legs

 

lets not hold each other down

when someone is trying to fly

help them up graciously

so we can all remarkably rise 

© 2012 Christopher Booyakasha


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A fantasy I think... the idea is wonderful but in truth, it will probably never happen. Can we ever truly come together? Put aside our differences and coexist peacefully? No, I don't think so. Maybe that's just the pessimist inside of me though.... hmmm

Nice piece. :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

No. I totally agree with you. but i do believe its something we all wish could. happen.

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Gilad Levanon

11 Years Ago

Haha it's only our belief that we're too deep in the s**t that could prevent us from getting out of .. read more



Reviews

Amen to not holding each other down, and helping graciously! Nicely penned.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Christopher Booyakasha

10 Years Ago

Thankssss! :-)
I enjoyed this very much if only it were a reality. Nice work!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

Thank!
Oh my gosh, Chris! I love this poem! I totally agree with you that instead of everyone bringing everyone down we should help each other when we're down and weak. We do, in fact, live in a cruel and messed up world that it's normal for people to be so rude and negative. See, I can really relate to this poem. I am quite sure a lot of other people can too. If they say they can't, they're most likely lying. :P You know my story about those two girls. People always say to ignore them. It's actually a lot more to it than that. These two girls are not only on this website, they attend the same exact school as I do. Back to your poem, you're right that it's easy to say "I give up" and to let ourselves fall. Some people don't have others to help them back up. That's why I don't take for granted the people in my life that is there for me through thick and thin. There should be a lot more views and reviews on this poem! It's an amazing, truthful, and down-to-earth poem! Great job, Chris. :)

Side note: I love this!

Ashley Rivers-Dream BIG and you'll win BIG ;)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

Thanks!! Soooo much!
Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect

10 Years Ago

You're welcome :)
I like this it speaks of hope and solidarity. On our own we fall but together we can rise. Nice.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

Thanks
Carolann Dowsett

11 Years Ago

Welcome
I agree it is unlikely this could ever happen, but it is something I've always hoped and wished for. Peace, love, respect, and unity. I do hope you might keep writing this piece? The way it ends it's seems unfinished, but that's just my opinion. There's nothing more frustrating than desiring things we know we can't change because it's all in God's hands and in the will of those around us.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Lucy

11 Years Ago

Ooooh, some flirting going on ;-)
Sarah LaMascus

11 Years Ago

Cheya...
Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

sigh... people ruin good moments
to say the truth, i'm in awe, i'm speechless. I just can't put in words to say how powerful and meaningful this poem is, so persuasive it can change someone's agenda. This is certainly excellent! Good job!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

wow... thanks. that was very nice.
A very nice write...:)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

Thanks!
Sami Khalil

11 Years Ago

You are welcome...:)
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K.
beautiful, a wonderful wish.
"life is like gravity/always pulling us down" thats the best part
I hope we can rise as you say.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

Maybe one day we will...
One word: LOL

Posted 11 Years Ago


Holly

11 Years Ago

Why thank you! Silly is my middle name. Hahah
Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

lol. is that right?
Holly

11 Years Ago

Yip. ;-)
Lovely dream but like everyone else said, it's just a dream. Beautifully written.




LOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Posted 11 Years Ago


s y e

11 Years Ago

Oh yeah! Duh!
Christopher Booyakasha

11 Years Ago

Alright fine!
s y e

11 Years Ago

Yeah! Its ON!

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Added on December 4, 2012
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Christopher Booyakasha

Little Rock, AR



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Hey I'm Chris. I'm an aspiring writer and filmmaker. I have 2 books on the way and a YouTube Channel coming up. I love reading and anything film naturally. I hope you enjoy my work. more..

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