Rise

fresh
and new.

tested and
true.

the future
awaits no one,
but you.

time fails
the uninitiated,
drowning young souls
in longing,
and want.

where are your
shiny scars
bearing lessons
ne’er forgotten?

where are your hopes,
but swinging strangely
like black fruit
in the empty breeze?

come lay your head
on this bed of ash feathers
and arise again;

remember
fearlessness.

come give yourself
unto your birthright,
come dance within my flame.

never quench
your rightful desire,
come learn your true name.

come,
and rise
again.