we rise up

with heavy hearts and overflowing souls.
we rise up
with blindfolds, our feet knowing where to go.
we rise up
slaking our thirst and surrendering our fears.
we rise up
out of the ashes and through the tears.
we rise up
against the known and the unknown.
we rise up
to stand for the fallen and alone.
we rise up
with hope and overwhelming grace.
we rise up
ready to take our place.
we rise up,
o sons of God,
we rise up.


© 2011 Kaeli Riccardi