Time to Rise Again: A Poem About Resilience and Renewal
by Jan Mariet
We have to loosen our grip
On the things that scorch and sting,
The words that linger too long,
The hurts that weigh down our wings.
The mem’ries that bruise our hearts,
That keep us small and still,
That hold us too close to the ground,
And quiet our inner voice and will.
Maybe now it’s time
To turn the page with care,
To face the light again
And leave the anger there,
To forgive what cannot be changed,
Not for them, but for our souls’ release,
And open the door at last
To flight, and light, and peace.
12/16/2025
If you enjoy poetry, check out other poems by Jan Mariet at Poetry Archives – Jan Mariet’s A Day in the Life
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