Ode to Rise AgainstThe band spoke not to the masses,Ode to Rise Against by *Blazin8004
but to those whose wrists wore slashes.
Their words lacked a semblance of formality,
but were meant for those with abnormality.
The message was for all those whose pain was immense;
it told them it was time to rise, Rise Against.
Rise Against the injustice and pain.
Defend the memory of the slain.
Stand for those who are helpless.
Always try to be selfless.
Work hard for better futures.
Treat the world's wounds with sutures.
Rise Against their pseudo-perfection.
With music, they gave us direction.
Do not let yourself be tame.
Do not give in to their game.
Fight back, but not with violence,
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DarknessIn the darkness of a thousand nightsDarkness by *TaintedRose8156
She crawled around without her sight
Her eyes refused to adjust
Experiencing each moment with mistrust
She prayed and longed for a glimmer of light
With her hopelessness she continued to fight
She had no sense of time or day
Each second bore the same dismay
Thoughts invading, and encompassing of her bitter end
But the consequences she couldn't comprehend
She begged for a restful sleep
But she knew the nightmares would creep
Her reality was just as frightening as her dreams
Both in context and in themes
She yearned to feel
Anything that was real
She was both numb and in pain
It was inhumane
She felt no reli
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