Rise Anew

Rise above that which bonds you

to this world,

allow your dreams to become unfurled.

Keep the idea of who you are

and strive for all you want to be,

released from the shackles

and choose to be free.

Make a small goal

and do all you can to succeed,

you will soon understand

why this I have decreed.

You are the miracle -

look where you have come from,

and finally smile in that mirror

for what you have overcome.