A Phoenix Will Rise Soon

Posted on by Ishita Gupta

In a world where,
black spills from the tortured eyes
and people drink a cup of lies.

In a world where,
darkness forms the core essence
and dementors haunt my demented presence.

I writhe and turn in this self made cage,
Sculpted out of misery and rage.
Silence hovers amidst those sleepless nights,
Far more terrorizing than endless cries.

But now I slowly carve my way out,
As a butterfly breaks the cocoon.
I teach myself to live again,
from the ashes, a phoenix will rise soon.

-Ishita Gupta

53 thoughts on “A Phoenix Will Rise Soon”

  4. I writhe and turn in this self made cage,
    Sculpted out of misery and rage.
    Silence hovers amidst those sleepless nights,
    Far more terrorizing than endless cries.
    So so beautiful 👌👌👌
    Ishita, I loved it 💙💙
    Wonderful, powerful, definitely it will rise again

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  22. Great work Ishita! Powerful words and strong feelings and emotions woven into this poem. I love this stanza the most:

    “I writhe and turn in this self made cage,
    Sculpted out of misery and rage.
    Silence hovers amidst those sleepless nights,
    Far more terrorizing than endless cries.”

    Love the reference to the butterfly, lovely metaphor. Hugs and much love to you my friend. xoxoxo Joni

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Published by Ishita Gupta

I am a girl who has chosen to explore and experience her life through words. Born and brought up in India, I am an avid reader, feminist, potterhead and a Biology student. I am also trained in a form of Indian classical dance, Kathak, and am currently learning contemporary dance style. Writing and poetry, for me, are a medium to channel my hidden emotions and also to create a change in the society. Please feel free to drop your feedback!