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Stand Up

Arise.

By J.JosephPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
Stand Up
Photo by Sven Brandsma on Unsplash

Stand up.

Stand up and walk.

Who are they to label you?

They do not define you,

Nor can they control you.

You. Are. You.

Stand up and walk.

It's your path that lays ahead of you,

Created by you and you alone.

You choose what becomes of you.

Stand up and walk.

Fate and destiny are nothing.

You contain a power greater,

More dominating than that.

Break free from those fragile chains.

Stand up and walk.

What is with that posture?

You're slouching,

Looking weak.

Raise your head,

And take the hand of the royal within.

Stand up and walk.

Do you feel that?

The earth trembling with every step,

Your presence striking hearts,

And giving strength.

Silently it whispers,

Stand up and walk.

inspirational

About the Creator

J.Joseph

My companion when I'm burning bright and saviour when I'm burning out; my writing is my way of articulating the voices of my heart and mind. I hope you enjoy what they have to say.



©J.Joseph

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