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I Rise
by Barbara J Henry → (All Poetry by Barbara J Henry)
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This poem encourages us,its readers, to be resilient, no matter what the challenge.


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  I Rise!

Like the phoenix*, I rise.

At first , dazed, uncertain ,

Unsure of my strength.

I stumble,off balance,

Nothing to grasp, to clutch,

   To steady my gait.

Standing, I focus

On my hopes and dreams.

I test my wings, my strength.

Staring into the distance,

I pivot ! I stretch! I rise!

 

 

  *Phoenix: The mythical bird that was reborn from its ashes.

 

 

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 Reviews of "I Rise"
Reviewed by JoAnne Cromp (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2023
Glorious strength and vision in hope!

Reviewed by Susanne Leist
Reviewed on April 30, 2019
An inspiring poem.

Reviewed on April 16, 2019
Barbara, I can relate to your uplifting and heart touching poem. Much enjoyed.

Reviewed on August 19, 2014
Barbara,
I love your poem. It depicts how one move through our challenges; it is uncomfortable, unstable,yet with faith, dreams and action we soar. Beautiful!
Shervin

Reviewed by Isabella Koldras
Reviewed on April 2, 2013
An inspiring poem, Barbara.
We need resilience to become stronger, in order
to cope with stress, adversity.
But, what does it mean to be resilient, when
positive thinking, ...uplifting words,.... have limits?
So many people are in a dark, frightening place,
insulted, humiliated, disenchanted, distrustful,
standing alone on the top of deep Ocean gap
with no hope or/and zest for life.



Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on March 19, 2013
My mother used to say {well, yell} she was a phoenix. Kept rising from the ashes. . .hers is a long, and in the end, tragic, story. . .but
I grew to have a passion for the metaphor. Flatter myself that I am something of a phoenix. Be that as it may, >>>>>I LOVE THIS < < < < <. So inspiring!!! Thank you so much for sharing it!!!

Reviewed by Teresa Walker
Reviewed on January 12, 2013
The incorporation of words used in this piece made me strong as I read it. My body felt the exercise of these words and felt strength once read!

Refreshing and uplifting!
Teresa

Reviewed by baz busbe
Reviewed on October 3, 2012
I can relate to those words Barbara, great poem. God bless. Baz

Reviewed by Clarence Prince
Reviewed on September 19, 2012
"I Pivot! I Stretch I Rise!" Wonderful, faith building words, Babara! Peace be with you!

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on September 11, 2012
HOW INSPIRING! YOUR WORDS 'ATTEND' ME...THANK YOU! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on September 8, 2012
You always write such refreshingly uplifting words, Barbara, and this one is irresistible!
Many Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 3, 2012
A most meaningful metaphorical offering, Barbara. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on September 3, 2012
As a personal experience, “I rise,” has great meaning. Some have done it several times. For me it has only been once. And I'm not talking about Jesus.

Ron

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on September 3, 2012
I Loved the poem "I Rise" and with Jesus Christ Nothing is impossible!

Love, blessings, happiness and peace be with you,

John Michael

Reviewed by Joy Hale
Reviewed on September 2, 2012
Inspiring read. Out of the ashes, we can all rise once again. Great poem, Barbara; encouraging to everyone who needs to hear this!

Joy L. Hale


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