Arise

Scott Andrew Bailey

By Scott Bailey © 2018

Water
Drops from the sky
Yearning to reach the sea
Its path always heading downwards
Tumbling

Humans
Are not water
Humans yearn for the sky
They strive and climb up and up
Struggling

Sliding
Down from the heights
Steps faltering and weak
Bringing us down into the deep
Failing

Thinking
Measure the path
Assaying obstacles
Planning with forethought and wisdom
Reason

Rising
Against the rain
Climbing the steep ascent
Aiming for the sky, for the stars!
Soaring

Image from Pixabay

In response to COLLEEN’S WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 103, “FALL & TRY,” #SYNONYMSONLY

Check the link for the guidelines and rules

Had a go at a crown cinquain this week

#crown-cinquain

10 thoughts on “Arise”

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  3. Ben, Munro buddy and budding dog-poet's avatar Ben, Munro buddy and budding dog-poet Thu September 27 2018 / 8:08 pm

    Me and my person loved your poem, the whole thing seems one big attempt to rise above the fall and the last verse is inspiring – soaring towards the stars. I’m pretty good at climbing myself 🙂

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    • Scott Andrew Bailey's avatar Scott Andrew Bailey Thu September 27 2018 / 10:19 pm

      Thank you so much – that means a lot from such a talented writer as you!

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  5. Colleen Chesebro's avatar Colleen Chesebro Wed September 26 2018 / 5:18 pm

    I love these Crown Cinquains. They always make me smile. Great rhythm and message in your words. ❤

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  6. hvail's avatar Hélène Vaillant Wed September 26 2018 / 12:12 am

    Delightful poetry Scott.

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