Out of the ashes, a raging spirit fights
From hollow pain, a soul of the night
Blazing torches of a brave heart within
A light unseen, which can’t be dimmed
Her purpose is greater of that unknown
From realms of dreams, her spirit roams
Free from chains that shackle and bind
Liberated from prison of her own mind
Strength restored, she reforms her way
Reborn anew, to write forth another day
She’s faced the storm, the battle’s done
In the end, she rises — she’s already won
©️ Laura Bennett
Sometimes we are prisoners and captives of our thoughts – the hardest demon we have to beat to rise up, and out of the trenches is often within the walls of our very own mind.
Don’t forget to embrace your fighting spirit. If you have that within, it will never let you down.
It’s your story, no one else’s. You can re-write it at anytime. Get back up, and get moving.
Black Moon Lilith 🌙 
the universe always roots for the fighter no matter what! 🙂 loved this piece. Mike
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Thanks Mike 😊 glad you liked it! 🙏 always appreciated, hope your Tuesday finds you well
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you you Laura!
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I think you touch on the same thing I talk about in some posts. That fighting spirit is absolute ambrosia. Is this what a God feels like, I wonder?
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The blood of that fierceness raging through the veins is always quite exhilarating, isn’t it?
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I’m high on it. All the time. Externally polite and gathered but oh do I feel my pulse thundering through my veins.
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I hear you, grounded but flying, contradictory and all that lol 😆
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Strong and powerful…. ✨
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Thank you, Sara 🤗 always so appreciated ✨ glad you liked it 🙏
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Most welcome Laura…loved it ✨🙏
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Oh, yeah, the battlefield of the mind, the worst kind. Thoughts not only will imprison you, but they will beat you down if you let them. Great post, Laura, and I love the “Get back up, and get moving” line.
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Thank you, Edward 🙏 this one was personal to me, a motivator. Glad if it spoke to you 😊 and you rhymed there, too! 😆 Definitely inspirational ☕️ ☕️ our mind can really mess with our vibration, if we let it
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You’re welcome, Laura. The mind is so powerful that every time I see one of your coffee emojis, it triggers my desire for a cup of coffee. Well, that was lame; I was just looking for an excuse to drink another cup. 😂
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Haha! I’m drinking a cup right now, actually! 😆 So cheers ☕️ ☕️ enjoy more of that good caffeinated fuel, day, night, anytime is appropriate! And indeed, the mind is incredibly powerful 😊
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Cheers, my friend. ☕️☕️
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Marvelous and empowering poetry with a beautifully paired image. ❤️🔥 Thank you for this share, Laura!
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Thank you, Michele 😊 your encouraging words about my poetry always make me want to write more! ✍️ it means more than you know 🙏 appreciated, so much 💕
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You’re so welcome and thank you sweet friend. 💕📝👏🏻
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You nailed it 🔥🔥
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Much appreciated, thank you 🙏 😊 kind of you to say
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What a beautiful poem! Also, it gave me Phoenix vibes.
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Thank you so much! 😊 very glad you liked it! 🙏 Also, super flattered that came through too 🐦🔥
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Within the first couple of lines I too had a phoenix in my mind.
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Thanks so much, Sharon 😊 sometimes we need that reminder and that motivator of how far we’ve come 🐦🔥
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“prisoners and captives of our own thoughts” – Yep, in the trenches of that battle at the moment.
Amazing poem! Amazing Strength! ❤ Thank you for sharing.
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Here for you ❤️ take it one day at a time, and realize you deserve the best 🙏 feel that strength too! 😊 appreciated immensely
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💕✨🥰
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We often are our own worst enemy, and toughest competition.
Very powerful and moving. Every day, every moment, is indeed a chance to be reborn.
Fantastic 🥰
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Thank you, Kevin 🤗 🥰 you inspire me everyday with your words and motivation too, and I hope this was able to do the same for you 🙏 I’m happy you liked it ❤️
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Yes it is much needed today especially. The motor is slow to warm up lol
Very beautifully written 😊🤗
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Diesel engine, as it were? 🤪 and thank you, I’m very glad and it is much appreciated 🤗 🥰
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Diesel engine, indeed lol
Speaking of which, it’s time to park my ass and get some recharge on. lol
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Gotta get gassed up? 🤪
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Knocked out is more like it lol
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This is so beautiful! Thank you, Mary 😊 absolutely love it ❤️
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I don’t know. Your poem reminded me of this song. I hope you are doing well, sweet Laura.
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I am well Mary 😊 thank you 🙏 I hope you are too ❤️ and it’s a lovely song
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Great stuff Laura 👍
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Thank you so much, Chris 😊 hope you are well 🙏 and this Tuesday has treated you well so far ✨
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I’m ok, had a splendid day. Apart from that I’m still fighting my inner demons 😊 What can I say, you expressed it so well 🤩
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Glad your day has been well 🙏 thank you for saying so, too. It means a lot 😊 I think we will always have our demons to battle, it’s just keeping them at bay and knowing when to harness the energy I think. Feel so much better soon 🫶
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Thank you Laura 😊👍
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This is both beautiful and strong Laura. Solid advice at the close, a fantastic piece and picture. 🏆🏆🏆
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Thank you so much, Ernie 😊 much appreciated always 🙏 hope all is well with you and you’re having a great evening! ☕️ ☕️ 🐊 ✌️ let the peaceful insanity flow through!
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I am in a very peaceful mind tonight. Thank you and I hope you are in a good spot too. 😜☕☕
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Glad to hear, that’s the best, a calm mind and a tranquil heart, let the peace flow ✌️☕️ 🐊 I’m feeling pretty well too, thank you 😊
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It’s a beautiful and inspiring poem
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Thank you so much, Thomas 😊 very glad you liked it 🙏 much appreciated
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Thank you Laura 🥰
Needed to read these inspiring words today 🙏🤗
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Thank you for reading Maggie ❤️ so much appreciated 🙏 very glad if they resonated with you 🤗 🥰
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Always a pleasure Laura 🌹❤️🤗
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There will always be demons to fight when striving to overcome adversity, but it’s through those battles that we find our strength and purpose. Great post! 😎
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Thank you John, you said it! Very concise feeling indeed of what I was trying to convey 🙏 always appreciated 😊 hope you have a great night!
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You’re welcome, Laura! I hope you have a great night as well. 😎
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Very powerful and empowering
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Much appreciated, glad you felt the power 🙏 😊
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I Love It 🥰
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Thank you so much, Frances 😊 appreciated highly🙏
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You are welcome 🥰
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Yes Laura, always keep fighting, never give up. Love this writing, the true spirit of fighting.
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Thank you Freddie 😊 it’s what I try to strive for, if I can. To pick myself up, one way or another. Appreciated 🙏
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You’re most welcome Laura.
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Great post. Overcoming our fears, and forgiving ourselves are two of our hardest battles. Sometimes it takes talking things out with a trusted friend to help us see things from an unbiased perspective and move on. Loved the poem within a poem… very clever and well written. Bravo! 😎👏
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Thanks so much Darryl! 😊 I had wondered if anyone was going to mention the poem within a poem 😆 and I agree. It is sometimes about forgiving ourselves as well 🙏 much appreciated 😊
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Wonderful Poem and a Wonderful and Powerful Message. Well done Laura
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Thank you Willie 😊 so much appreciated 🙏 hope your day is starting out well
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Ehh, it’s okay. Hope you have a Wonderful and Blessed Day.
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🙏 🙏 you too, my friend
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Like this new style, its like two poems in one.
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Thank you! I might use it again, we’ll see. 😊 glad you liked it 🙏 hope you’ve been well
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Yes all good thank you.
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A beautiful and strong story of overcoming and rising again!
Superb! Laura😊😊
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Thank you so much Daisy 😊 I’m very glad you liked it ❤️
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She has won!
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Indeed she has! 🏆 haha 😆
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Well done!
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Amen to this. Powerful and uplifting.
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Thank you so much lovely 😊 I’m glad you felt the power in this 🙏
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Love this piece
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Thank you! 🙏 very kind of you to say 😊
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This is lovely!!
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Thank you so much! 😊 I appreciate that 🙏
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A wonderful poem! The alternating bolded half lines was a pretty cool formatting choice, and reading the bolded parts as their own poem worked perfectly too!
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Thank you so much, Nicole 😊 sorry for the delay here, last few days have been a bit chaotic 😩 I appreciated your kind words and I’m glad you liked the double poem in of itself! 😊 💕
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You’re welcome 😊 And no worries!
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Fabulous poem, Laura! So inspiring
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Thank you so much, Cindy 😊 I do appreciate that a lot 💕
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My pleasure and you’re so very welcome, always💓
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I liked it a lot 🥰
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Thank you so much! 😊 🙏
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💗💗💗
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Beautiful
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Thank you very kindly 😀
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💙🥰💜
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Thank you 😊
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