608. Arisen

Knock me down…I’ll be stronger still.

You can’t stop an idea,

Or the human will,

To stand against tyranny,

And to do what is right.

I stand for the truth,

And rise to the fight.

Push me back…I’ll stand and return.

No, you can not stop me.

It is my concern!

For wherever evil dwells,

I’ll shed new light onto.

You can not stop light,

Even in the darkest night,

It shines right on through.

K. Aldaya, 2/5/23

Picture: From Firefly; https://akb723.tumblr.com/post/150316024434/singfromthehair-no-power-in-the-verse-can-stop

575. I’ve Got My Own Back

I have nothing to say to you,

I’m stronger on my own.

I don’t need anything from you.

I prefer to be alone.

Humans usually want something;

They, are rarely selfless,

And I do not have anything…

To give up, so it’s useless.

I can appreciate some things,

Provided by the pack,

But the bite of betrayal stings,

And I’ve learned from each attack,

That I can not depend on you,

And I’ve got my own back.

K. Aldaya, 2/16/22

Gif: From Black Widow; https://www.pinterest.com/pin/492862752980525627/

251. Morning Run

The morning air is clear and fresh;

And whimsical as a fairy.

She spreads her wings and dances,

Through my skin to carry,…

Me on my way.

My heart beats and prances.

The sun is rising up from sleep.

“Good-morn to all”, she beams.

I greet with a yawning bow;

And just as fair water streams,

I flow and shine,

Run wet with sweat on brow,…

Stronger in my dreams!

K. Aldaya, 08/29/03

Picture: Photo from the campus of Duke University and Durham, North Carolina: Photographer Unknown; http://law.duke.edu/gallery/84&pil=5