Until Then

The birds will sing when I wake,
The crowd will clap, the ground will quake. 
I’ll be heard, I’ll be seen, 
Touching the hearts of the unseen.
I’ll reach the stars, I’ll reach the moon, 
Leaving echoes in every room.
My words will ripple through the air,
A spark of hope, a whispered prayer.
I’ll build bridges where others fall,
I’ll light fires, like it’s my true call.
I’ll change the world, prove them wrong. 
Show them broken still means strong. 
Until then, I type away.
Alone in this dark place, I stay.
I’ll share my heart, but hide my face, 
Wrapped in silence and disgrace.
I’ll lose my mind, I’ll go insane, 
Chasing words, to ease the pain. 
Until then, I’ll step aside,
Watch the world pass me by.
I’ll wake this world, make them see, 
Until then, I’ll let them sleep.

9/29/2024
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Ibeh Avatar
October 17, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Beautifully composed write, Courtney. Your poem would've placed higher single-spaced. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
Agustin Avatar
October 4, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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