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“I Rise” – Poetry

July 12, 2019September 17, 2019 Ena Whiteraven

I rise to go further than ever before

To feel wind in my hair, shake the dust from my feet

I rise to learn wisdom from stories of old

Cultivate strength with a body made free

I rise to hear songs of the old ones who know

To study the past and divine what’s to come

I rise to lift myself from the familiar, secure

And learn faith in the unseen and stars above

I rise to the war waged within my mind

A battle most perilous, the prize being my soul

I rise to the challenge each moment, each hour

And preserve the beauty only I hold

Artwork: artist unknown

Published by Ena Whiteraven

Ena Whiteraven (a.k.a. Henry) is a writer and poet who uses elements of mystery and fantasy to inspire readers to seek truth and embrace imagination and creativity in an increasingly dark world. Her work has been featured at The Poetry Bar and The Positivity Press. Her author site, The Whiteraven Net, will feature excerpts from her upcoming poetry book. Ena enjoys finding fellow writers, as well as publishers, who share her vision. She occasionally appears as a guest blogger on the famed Spiritually Awkward Magazine / A Life Of Virtues with her friend and mentor Alura Cein. In her spare time, she also enjoys reading, gardening, paper and nature crafting, learning new skills, and living the simple life. She’s also an active member of the private Facebook group Exploring Angels. View all posts by Ena Whiteraven