When I Rise Up

Georgia Douglas JohnsonInspired

When I rise above the earth, And look down on the things that fetter me, I beat my wings upon the air. Or tranquil lie,

Surge after surge of potent strength Like incense comes to me When I rise up above the earth And look down upon the things that fetter me.

Georgia Douglas Johnson
Mood:
Inspired
Topics:
air, strength, freedom, earth, wing

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