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Prose Challenge of the Week #52: Pick a classic poem and re-write it, modernize it, and share your poetic interpretation of the piece. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100 and will be placed first on our Spotlight page and the runner-up will receive 1000 coins. When sharing to social media, please use the hashtag #itslit
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akanksha29
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I WILL RISE

You'd always cursed my existence

Thought me weak and fragile,

To keep me imprisoned,doing the house chores harsh or cruel

But still like phoenix ,I'll rise.

Does my power upset you?

Why are you dejected?

'Cause I rise like I was meant to

Craving since eternity.

Like the constant day and night,

Polar star n darkness behind,

Still like the bird of ashes ,I will rise.

Do you want to see me broken?

Lost hopes and tearful eyes?

Bowed head and shattered dreams.

Weakened by the bars of time.

Does my wittiness upset you?

Don't you take it way too hard

'Cause I laugh at my own self

Still I have to travel so far.

You may cut me down with your words,

Or see me as a curse,

You may want to kill me instantly,

But still like a warm wind, I'll rise.

Do my achievements upset you?

Does it come to you as a surprise

That I am equal to 10 sons

That has waited all this while?

Out of nature's pride

I rise

Up from a dreadful past that's set in gloom 

I rise

I'm the deepest sea ,leaping and roaring

Leaving behind the pieces of grey

I rise

I rise

I rise.

-akanksha29

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#MayaAngelou P.S:This is how I think the classic poem 'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou can be reinterpreted to suit the modern times.

Female infanticide in India has a history spanning century.A girl child is now welcomed in society who was in earlier times thought to be a sin and was hence doomed to live a hellish life.This powerful poem narrates of the changed scenario and is a shame to the society which made her suffer .She now leaves no stone unturned to rise and shine and is equivalent in all aspects to the man.

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