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Rising From The Ashes
Contributed by
Tobe
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Tuesday, 3rd May 2005 @ 08:46:54 AM in AEST
Topic:
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They say that time can make a difference, but age doesn't make you man
So now I separate my soul from my body, trying to discover who I really am on the inside
And they say that knowledge is power, maybe that's why we all fear what we do not understand?
Nothing is more true I'm very sorry to say, than when worlds and superpowers collide
If you want peace, prepare for war... and see how many innocent lives are shattered and lost
Our minds consumed by the desire to control all, taking over our normal and everyday lives
And I think it's ironic how we all claim to want absolution and peace, but none of us realise at what cost
The countless lies and endless manipulation that seem to make up the torment and sorrow from a thousand cries
So here I go again, rising from the ashes that are both my sanctuary for life and death
Just to be brought down again so cruelly by the words and actions of those who lack compassion
And even though sometimes I feel like giving up on everyone and everything, being so different from all the rest
I'll never give up on searching for the one thing that gives me so much hope and passion
Being walked all over and continually judged, the seed of infection starts again as I ponder these thoughts of neglect and disrespect
Lingering in my mind, plaguing me as I constantly consider myself the number one suspect
The world brings me down and my feelings have become so suppressed as the truth is so hard to confess
Now I feel like I have been condemned, as there are so many things that are going to need to be addressed
I've bottled it all up inside now for far too long, like a ticking time bomb just waiting to explode
The seconds count down and the anger builds up, I'm walking down such a long and lonely road
It seems like my only salvation is to speak my mind, stand up for myself and let the apocalypse begin
It's strange how the one thing that helps me carry on and get through is considered to be one of my deadliest sins
So here I go again, rising from the ashes that are both my sanctuary for life and death
Just to be brought down again so cruelly by the words and actions of those who lack compassion
And even though sometimes I feel like giving up on everyone and everything, being so different from all the rest
I'll never give up on searching for the one thing that gives me so much hope and passion
Still searching for what the meaning of life is, as I think about where I fit into it all
Wondering about the others who are so unprotected and powerless, not at fault of their own
It's amazing how something can grow and manifest itself from something so insignificant and small
Overpowering the strong tower and befalling an empire, collapsing that of which was once set in stone
We learn from the past, remain in the present, and wonder about a glorious yet fearful and uncertain future... which we cannot behold
And yes there will be times when it seems impossible to go on, feeling such weakness and discontent
Sometimes it may seem hard to disregard and overlook, so that we can once again take control
But in the end it makes us stronger, being able to overcome the challenges and difficulties that life presents
So here I go again, rising from the ashes that are both my sanctuary for life and death
Just to be brought down again so cruelly by the words and actions of those who lack compassion
And even though sometimes I feel like giving up on everyone and everything, being so different from all the rest
I'll never give up on searching for the one thing that gives me so much hope and passion
Copyright ©
Tobe
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2005-05-03 08:46:54]
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Re: Rising From The Ashes
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 3rd May 2005 @ 09:04:04 AM AEST
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This is very well put. The repeated stanza helped a lot, and wasn't repeated too much. Very nice job. I also have to say, I like the message in this...IT's strong, and in my oppinion true.
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Re: Rising From The Ashes
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by Whisper on
Tuesday, 3rd May 2005 @ 12:44:15 PM AEST
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Welcome back. Damn Good write. Clear,True
feelings and words chosen to form a picture and questions in your mind. This write left the reader with a message . Good job and well put.
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