Poetry & Art

I am rising

by Esther Gonzales • June 26, 2021

these wings of mine

were meant to fly

they are woven with

strength

painted with resilience

the sharp knife

of your words

threatening to cut them

to leave me torn

but I am not wounded

-I am rising

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by Esther Gonzales

I am a New Jersey based poet who aspires to share my story through poetry and prose focused on faith and my journey with depression. I have overcome many obstacles and I believe everyone has a story to tell, even if they haven't found the words yet. I hope my words can inspire others to believe in their purpose and to find strength to climb the next mountain.