Rise

In the times where you feel small
In the moments where you feel you can only crawl
In the instances where you feel the fall
In the situations where you feel you hit a wall
There’s always hope at your fingertips
There’s always a solution that can be equipped
There’s always strength that resides within
There’s always a chance for you to be whole again
Never doubt the uniqueness of your mind
Never give in to the stress of the grind
Never turn away from the progress you can find
Never hesitate to always produce something kind
Rise each time you get knocked down with zest
Rise to the occasion no matter the test
Rise above the negativity to be your best
Rise up each day knowing that you’re blessed

Glass House

What if we lived in a place without discrimination
Somewhere to call home and see everything clear
No violence, crudeness, or lens of deception
A place providing shelter, no existence of fears

Something that appears fragile and weak
But is actually unbreakable and classily sleek
The style and imagery that seem to matter
All fall away to the bottom rung of the ladder

Each step leads to something of more meaning
No sense of shallow behavior or signs that are misleading
A legendary sense of accomplishment bestowed
Because the walls would represent growth

Reinforced with the elements of hope and success
A mirror giving back all the positive reflections
The air purified and cleansed of any stress
Enclosed safely, but wide open to valid destinations

Lights that gleam encouragement and respect
Sounds of inspiration and desire
What a place it would be to detect
Considering the alternatives we can actually acquire