Time For Revolution

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I'm not sure if this is really narrative poetry. So, sorry if I posted this wrong. Anyway, this is based on Ephesians 6:10-18. I really am ready for a revolution, a change. I guess in a way I was trying to inspire myself with this, but I hope you've been inspired, too. After all, I can't fight alone. School's about to start, and I want this year to be different. I want a change.

It is time for a change.
Time for revolution.
I am sick of waiting,
Trying, hoping, saying.
It is time to start doing.
The revolution is here.

No more brokenness,
No more shattered tears.
I am done with pain,
Done regretting life.
My fractured heart
Will be mended.
All that constant hurt
Will be wiped away.
The memories
I wish I could forget,
Will haunt me
No longer.

Time for a revolution.

So I take up my weapons.
My love, my dreams,
My truth, my beauty,
My courage, my hope.
I won’t forget my gifts,
I will be brave-
Use every strength I have.

I put on my belt,
Keep it tight around my waist.
Truth is with me-
On my side.
The lies stand no chance,
Honesty will always win.

On my chest I place a breastplate.
I know I will be safe.
Righteousness,
A life of good,
They are mine- my protection-
No one can take my life.

I strap on boots,
To keep my feet strong.
I’m running a race,
Nothing will stop me.
Standing on the Good News,
Standing on Peace,
I can stand forever,
Run forever.

Now I grasp my shield.
No arrows can pierce it,
I will stay alive.
Faith is everything.
I must believe-
Must trust my King.

On my head is a helmet,
Stronger than iron,
Better than gold.
I am saved,
That is my security.
I have salvation.

Finally, I take my sword.
The sword of the Spirit,
My King’s book
Of Knowledge and Love.
The sword shall be my weapon,
I can defeat all enemies-
With the words,
The true words-
My sword.

Now, all I have left
Is to take a step.
The revolution is coming.
The change is here.
I can start this war,
I can make a difference.
So, here I go-

Time for a revolution,
I’m ready,
Are you?

Yes.

Whoa. That is just awesome. I don't know what else to say...

Just wow!

oh boy!! This was so good!! I literally loved it!! And.. oh I just don't know what to say.. Speechless.. There's nothing wrong with it, That I can point out.. I found it engrossing, entertaining, inspiring and flawless.. Very very well written..
Brilliant job!!
Harshita:)

This poem is inspiring. I wrote something sort of like this but not nearly as good a while ago, and I only wish it would've turned out as excellent as this. Awesome!!!

This is some very inspiring stuff with good strands of scriptural reference all through. It stands well on its own as an inspirational poem and as a cross-reference of the meanings found in the Biblical source, which can be a little murky and inaccessible to people just looking for a boost from the Good Book. Content-wise, the title really follows--self-respect, happiness, integrity--freedom--are all things that are not free. Even something so light as joy is hard-won through fight, through arming and armoring oneself with a virtue and a dream. Keep it coming.