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As I Rise to Redemption

June 10, 2024
By King_KDA ELITE, Burlington, Washington
King_KDA ELITE, Burlington, Washington
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Favorite Quote:
"Numquam finitur, donec vita finiatur."<br /> - K. D'Angelo Alexander


I am greater than my worst days,

I have learn from my mistakes;

Have slowly learned to change my ways

Now I know what is at stake:


A future where I can be free

Of the things that burdened me

People, places, and memories

Of the man I used to be


Now when I look into the mirror

I smile, as I don’t fear

Ever having to feel the pains;

I rejoice in what I’ve gained


A resurrection from the days

When I always had to pray

That I wouldn’t end up like him,

Spending life in a prison


I know now that I’ll do great things,

That is without exception

Exempted from past wrongdoings 

As I rise to Redemption


The author's comments:

This is somewhat of a self-assurance poem, reminding myself that what is in the past has passed, and that I have complete control over my future. It is also in some way a literary manifestation of achieving redemption from a life of unfortunate circumstances, and poor decisions. I feel that everyone aspires to find redemption, and meaning from the negative or unpleasant experiences they have undergone. And I pray that each and every one of us is able to attain it.


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