Rise and Fall
up from the walls of jail
a prisoner in my own hell
I Rose
failing health for so many years
imprisoned by my doubts and fears
I Rose
shackled by deep depression
I knew I must keep pressing
I Rose
back to health and my life
rid myself of all the strife
I Rise
now for you I do my very best
I guess I just wasn't up for the test
I Fall
all I do for you is not enough
why do you have to be so tough
I Fall
critisizing all I do
is nothing good enough for you
I Fall
rising up from the ashes
I will gracefully take your lashes
on the mend
I WILL RISE AGAIN
Copyright © Tulisha Blackshear | Year Posted 2009
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