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Falling Only To Rise

I was attacked because I left, not for doing
something wrong
Their shameful acts I can't respect yet suspected
all along
People scorned burn with hate until there's nothing
left but fleshly ash
Some can't get over their lower selves let alone
a time that's passed
I persevere through the struggles that they will see
reflected back
The mirror reveals their wrong perceptions & they
can't escape atrocious acts
I double down & circle back as I'm well rounded
like a ball
I have a ball with these games knowing I'll be
winning after all
We only fall to rise again as this is something the
stronger do
With every tumble I absorb the lesson & everything
I'm going through
After the storm are sunny days, but what are those 
without the shade?
They should be proud of the storm a brewing for this
is what their weather made
My rain waters plants to help them grow through
awkward times
You can try to drop me with words & acts, but I'm
built to rise every time
I despise a hateful soul but still love them at end 
of day
We're opposites at different poles just expressing
a different way
I have compassion for these poor souls as they're
lacking love of self
I am rich in the realm of spirit & this is how I share
my wealth
I give without expecting a return but have hopes
they pay it forward
They can do this by changing their ways & by helping
others move forward

Copyright © Jasen Ridley | Year Posted 2024

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Karen Jones Date: 3/14/2024 3:48:00 PM An uplifting positive poem examining people who are not so positive. I like how you hope they self actualize and pay it forward! Login to Reply Jasen Ridley Date: 3/15/2024 6:23:00 AM Exactly!!!! That's all we can ask for. Unfortunately, there are a lot of broken ppl in this world that don't care about the things they do to others but there's also a lot of good ones out there trying to their part to make the world a better place as well. Everyone has their roles to play and jobs to do in the overall scheme of things. We have to have compassion for these individuals but at the same time they don't get a pass for the things that do. It's not up to us to judge but we can point things out so that others are more aware. Thank you for reading I appreciate your positive feedback & your work as well. Wholeness