Valerie Staton Poet Free verse

She Arose

She arose…
A phoenix out of a pile of ashes…
Out of abandonment
Out of hardships and constraints
Out of depression and sadness

She arose…
Out of cutbacks and setbacks 
Taking to the sky, looking down on ghosts
of mental, physical and economical abuse

She arose…
Strong, majestic, empowered and divine
Out of trials and tribulations she climbed…
Casting off unsightly remnants of loss and despair –
Leaving pain and sadness behind

She arose…
A new creature – beautiful and refined
Out of a pile of ashes the phoenix climbed 
With a surge of energy, she took to the sky
And never looked back where her burdens lie

She arose.

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FJ Thomas January 8, 2023 at 2:40 PM Powerful and empowering! Bravo Valerie! I love the concept of the Phoenix. The inspiration of past poems for me as well :) I must too agree with Jennifer, this exhales the essence of Angelou. Valerie Staton January 8, 2023 at 4:18 PM Thank you!

Pivotal Poetry April 28, 2022 at 8:49 PM Inspiring and empowering. Love it. Valerie Staton May 15, 2022 at 9:30 PM Thanks for reading my poem. God bless you and keep you.

Jennifer Fenn April 28, 2022 at 8:08 PM Hi Valerie! I like this! It reminds me a lot of Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise”. Valerie Staton May 15, 2022 at 9:30 PM Thank you Jennifer! Your lovely comment made my heart smile!

Timothy Ray April 28, 2022 at 9:59 AM love this, especially the message....overcome....never look back....great illustrations....great message for all to heed Valerie Staton May 15, 2022 at 9:32 PM Thanks so very much for reading! Your response is greatly appreciated!

I Am Anaya March 17, 2022 at 11:09 AM Hi Valerie, I saw She Arose on featured poems. She is awesome! Congratulations, Have a nice one. : ) Valerie Staton March 27, 2022 at 11:35 AM Thanks for reading my poem. I appreciate your kind response. Have a wonderful day!

Bongani Zungu March 16, 2022 at 1:31 PM Wow: interesting read!!!! She arose… A new creature – beautiful and refined Out of a pile of ashes the phoenix climbed With a surge of energy, she took to the sky And never looked back where her burdens lie Valerie Staton March 27, 2022 at 11:39 AM Thanks for reading! I am so pleased you read my work and enjoyed it! Take care and may God bless you and yours!

Erina Rain March 16, 2022 at 11:26 AM Thank you for holding the ladder up for us to see HER journey in real time! Valerie Staton March 27, 2022 at 11:40 AM Thank you for reading my poetry. It gives me great pleasure to find someone enjoyed my work. Take care. God bless you and keep you! ~ Valerie

Brian Sambourne February 20, 2022 at 6:14 AM A strong, affirmative poem on the spiritual resurgence of "She" - quite powerful. Congratulations! Brian Valerie Staton May 15, 2022 at 9:34 PM Thanks Brian! Glad you liked it! Take care and God bless!

Caren Krutsinger February 25, 2021 at 5:42 AM Whoa! This one needs to gallop to a winners circle in a contest for she has already won. Valerie Staton August 11, 2021 at 2:39 PM Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem!

Line Gauthier February 6, 2021 at 7:25 PM So glad to find this powerful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ well done, Valerie Valerie Staton August 11, 2021 at 2:41 PM Thank you for reading my work. I am thrilled you enjoyed it. God bless you and keep you.

Richard Evans June 27, 2020 at 10:35 PM I like how the use of repetition enhances the meaning in this piece. Good poem. Thanks for sharing...............peace! Valerie Staton November 21, 2020 at 6:15 AM Thanks for reading. I thoroughly appreciate your comments.

Gershon Wolf March 19, 2020 at 4:40 PM Powerfully penned, Valerie. Quite a moving poem! :) Gershon Valerie Staton March 19, 2020 at 5:45 PM Thanks! Good hearing from you!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 6, 2020 at 8:38 AM Absolute Jubilation! A Fave <3 xomo! Valerie Staton March 6, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thanks Maureen! It thrills me that you enjoyed reading this poem. God bless you my dear!

Kim Rodrigues March 6, 2020 at 7:30 AM Such a happy write! Love it! Fave! Valerie Staton March 6, 2020 at 8:38 AM Thanks Kim! I really am thrilled you love it. I always find your work thoroughly enjoyable. God bless you and keep you.