my life is finally
prospering again
out from the shadows
of deceipts shade
I’ve started my life
over more times
than I can count
& again
I rise
to battle doubt
fuck the nay sayers
& all they bring combined
I was once called a Wildflower
had it tattooed
on my shoulder
& I wear it proudly
for all to see
negativity rears its ugly head
& still I rise
I am one of God’s beloved
I may not be unblemished
& so many times I’ve fallen
but look real close
fact is, I rise
Beauty Smiles 