Rise: A Poem About Redefining Love, Strength & Starting Again

This poem forms part of my Aftermath collection, poetry written after meeting Jenn, where love, reflection, and emotional clarity began to replace chaos.

Do we 'fall' in love or 'rise' to love? That is the question!

Falling often feels negative, literally tied to bruises and pain from the impact.

But with true love, like what Jenn and I are so blessed to have found, the experience is transformative. It’s about rising to new levels, together.

It was a revelation moment when it seemed like a lightbulb was shining just above my head. I realized that I had been getting it wrong all along.

I thought of all of the times I had encountered love, recalling sayings like 'fallen in love' and 'falling in love.'

At this moment, I thought, why should love be subjected to gravity? Why would I fall when I should be going up?

So I did what I often do in these situations; I grabbed my phone and wrote a poem about it. As one does!

For me, Rise is a celebration of love as a source of strength and elevation. It’s about breaking free from the gravitational pull of past hurts and choosing to soar with someone who lifts you.

What do you think? Do you prefer the idea of 'falling' or 'rising' in love?

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