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The Rise,The Fall, Arise

THE RISE, THE FALL, ARISE One moment I am among the stars Looking down to them as they work and walk the earth Nothing compare to my lengthy altitude I am high, I am tight, and I am composed How I came up here, a dark secret That I wish to remain here, a white truth How I intend to hold on, a red challenge, as Everyone down there blink in my direction The rise was long and tiresome So I realized on first arrival The arrival was sweet and ceremonious Satisfaction after exhausting action Up here, I have stayed long, so long Wondering how long I could remain Like an island, I venture in isolation How I wish time could freeze as now As it so happen, I might slip, slip and fall Fall I might, and land among the rocks No doubt, the fall will be bitter and scandalous Shame and pity will litter upon me I will be low I will be loose I will be shapeless Nothing will then compare to my lassitude They would curiously blink down in my direction, as I would then look up to them for a lift Their utterances, I know by heart already Their actions I have already noticed Their gossip will not be soft enough In their conference, my name will top the agenda A pity they know not A quitter I am not Don’t they reminisce? I know the way, back up THERE! By: Ihanovandu (Copyright reserved)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 1/7/2016 1:04:00 AM
Ihana, hope to see you back this year ~SKAT~
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Date: 11/15/2015 6:15:00 PM
Hi Ihana, this is such an excellent piece that I look forward to reading more of your work! Welcome to PoetrySoup and best wishes as you continue to churn out wonderful poetic pieces! Warmest regards and a score of 7! Pandita
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Ihana Kaangundue
Date: 11/17/2015 5:07:00 AM
Hi Pandita, Thanks for your warm welcoming. And most of all I am very happy for your comments on my poem, and the rating, 7? That sounds amazing. Of course I will churn out more
Date: 11/10/2015 8:23:00 AM
Hi Ihana, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Ihana Kaangundue
Date: 11/17/2015 5:11:00 AM
Hi Poet Destroyer, Thanks for welcoming me to poetry soup. I am sure we will share a lot on this wonderful forum. Ihana
Date: 11/9/2015 8:22:00 AM
Hello Ihana, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Ihana Kaangundue
Date: 11/17/2015 5:19:00 AM
Hi SKAT, Thanks for your welcoming and good wishes, do expect more from me in future. About myself? well I am an ordinary guy so multi talented that I am confused which is the best career to follow. I am a sports person and like outdoor life a lot especially in nature. Glad to have you as a poetry friend, Keep on smiling. By the way I am finding it hard to publish my poems here in Namibia any ideas please? Ihana

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