From The Ashes

Cold raindrops fell from the heavens
As I rose from the ashes
Of my own destruction
Why did I live while others have died?
How did I find the will rise from the grave?
I caused my own demise
I set everything I once knew on fire
And watched as my foundations fell
A black fog blocked out the sun
And ash slowly fell to the ground around me
With my strength gone, I laid on the asphalt
And closed my eyes, hoping to die with the chaos
That was when I felt the first raindrop
The tiny prick hitting my forehead, causing goosebumps
I sat up and the ash that covered me fell
Now dirty and tired, I rose to my feet
From the ashes that was to be my grave
Rain poured through the blackened fog
And cleared the air around me
I climbed the tallest rubble I could find
And saw nothing but destroyed landscape everywhere
I looked up and saw a crimson sun break through the mist
From the standing foundations to ash
From the ashes start anew

Reviews

[passionberry]

With my strength gone, I laid on the asphalt
And closed my eyes, hoping to die with the chaos..this was my fav line but I enjoyed the whole poem this is very strong

[Nix]

A beautifully rugged poem. Very well written. Enjoyed every line.

[Coyote Poetry]

"Cold raindrops fell from the heavens
As I rose from the ashes
Of my own destruction
Why did I live while others have died?"
This is a very good poem. The above question is asked often by Soldiers and people who survived dangerous places and situations. I believe some people must taste death to appreciate life. No weakness in the poem. Type of poem to have a deep conversation about. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Ian Faraway]

Thanks, Coyote. I've been told many times that no one knows strength until they have no other choice but to be strong. I've destroyed my own world but I'm not strong. But I'm trying to give myself no other option.

[Coyote Poetry]

I changed my life four times. We make mistakes and need to begin anew. No-one is perfect. Life is learning. If we are lucky. We don't repeat the mistakes.

[Ian Faraway]

I know I want. But to begin anew, it requires people taking chances on my part. Just a small window to show that the ashes I've created will blow away and expose a place to build again.

[AleyshaRosa]

Amazing.
And I understand completely the feeling of rising above all the things that brought you so low, so deep into the grave of despondence.
Thank you for sharing.

Koodoos

[Frieda P]

Hope springs eternal, this one says it so aptly....poignant and thought provoking read Ian.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This was quite a cleansing, my friend!...and past the dust, a phoenix has risen from the ashes anew.
For me the "Rain" is the salvation. A poignant write, Ian... well penned!~xoxo~