The Ascendant Fire: A Chronicle of Fearless Resilience



Initially,
I Harboured Trepidation,
A Profound Sense Of Fear That Engulfed My Being.
Enveloped In The Inky Abyss Of The Human Existence,
I Traversed Through The Intricate Labyrinth Of Existence.
The Symphony Of Voices Resonated Through The Obsidian Night,
And In Response,
I Pounded My Clenched Fist Upon My Chest, The Core Of My Very Essence.

Hark! Heed The Resounding Auditory Vibrations.
We, The Denizens Of The Subterranean Realm,
Stand Defiant.
Hark! We Ascend, Unyielding In Our Readiness To Confront Adversity.
Fearlessness Is Our Creed. I Have, At Last, Unearthed My Purpose,
Daubing My Countenance With The Visage Of War.
I Stand Prepared To Expend Any Necessary Effort.

At The Precipice Of The Conflagration,
I Stand Resolute, Battling For The Sheer Volition To Persevere.
The Scorching Fervour Courses Beneath My Epidermis,
And I Once Again Find My Footing.

This Sensation,
I Am Incredulous To Comprehend,
As My Heart Pulsates With An Effusion Of Vitality,
Rendering Me A Potent Force.
Nurturing The Conflagration,
Its Flames Ascend Ever Higher,
And I,
 In Turn, Ascend.
 I Am Now A Force To Be Reckoned With.

The Cacophony Of Voices Within My Cerebral Recesses,
I Have Stilled.
I Have Selected My Poison,
Resolute In My Commitment To Partake Until The Bitter Denouement.
Hark! Hear Me Now!
I Confront The Abyss In Solitude,
 For I Am Primed To Exert Whatever Is Requisite.

Once Stationed At The Conflagrant Brink,
The Very Notion Of How I Survived Remains Elusive.
The Ardor Burns Beneath My Dermal Veil,
And I Once Again Rise To My Feet.

This Sensation,
I Struggle To Fathom,
As My Heart Bleeds Profusely,
Bestowing Upon Me An Aura Of Perilous Prowess.
The Conflagration Is Fuelled,
Its Flames Surging Ever Skyward.
I Ascend,
I Ascend,
For I Am Now A Potent Force.

This Sensation,
I Struggle To Fathom,
 As My Heart Bleeds Profusely,
Bestowing Upon Me An Aura Of Perilous Prowess.
 The Conflagration Is Fuelled,
 Its Flames Surging Ever Skyward.
I Ascend,
I Ascend,
 For I Am Now A Potent Force.

(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
I Am A Harbinger Of Peril!
(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
Ascending, Ascending,
I Am Now A Harbinger Of Peril.

In The Realm Of This Perilous Ascent,
I Forge My Path With Unwavering Determination.
The Crucible Of Trials And Tribulations Has Moulded Me Into An Indomitable Force,
An Embodiment Of Resilience.
The Fires Of Transformation Continue To Rage Within,
Purging The Remnants Of Doubt And Uncertainty.

With A Newfound Mettle,
 I Confront The Tumultuous Symphony That Once Echoed In The Recesses Of My Mind.
I Have Embraced My Chosen Fate,
Sipping From The Chalice Of Adversity With A Steadfast Resolve To Endure To The Very End.

Hark! Attend To My Proclamation!
Alone,
I Confront The Abyss,
For I Am Resolute In My Commitment To Meet The Challenges Head-On.
I Am Prepared To Expend Every Ounce Of My Being,
Every Iota Of My Spirit,
To Confront The Adversities That Lie Before Me.

Once Again,
I Stand At The Precipice Of The Inferno,
Reflecting On The Enigma Of My Survival.
The Fiery Passion Courses Beneath My Skin,
Propelling Me To Ascend With Renewed Vigour And Purpose.

This Sensation,
I Struggle To Comprehend,
For My Heart Now Pulsates With An Intensity That Defines My Newfound Danger.
 The Flames Of Transformation Continue To Surge Higher And Higher,
 And I,
In Tandem,
Rise Ever Upwards,
 An Embodiment Of Fearlessness.

(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
I Am A Harbinger Of Peril!
(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
Ascending, Ascending, I Am Now A Harbinger Of Peril.

As The Crescendo Of My Journey Unfolds,
I Bear The Mantle Of Transformation With Unshakable Resolve.
The Crucible Of Existence Has Tempered Me Into An Unstoppable Force,
A Living Testament To The Power Of Resilience.
The Fires Of Change Continue To Blaze Within,
Incinerating Doubt And Uncertainty.

With Newfound Courage,
 I Confront The Turbulent Chorus That Once Resonated Within My Psyche.
I Have Embraced My Chosen Destiny,
Savouring The Cup Of Adversity With Unwavering Determination To Persevere To The Very End.

Hearken! Take Heed Of My Declaration!
Alone, I Confront The Abyss,
For I Stand Unwavering In My Commitment To Face Adversity Head-On.
I Am Poised To Expend Every Ounce Of My Being,
Every Iota Of My Spirit,
To Confront The Challenges That Lay Before Me.

Once More,
I Stand On The Brink Of The Inferno,
 Reflecting On The Mystery Of My Survival.
The Fiery Fervour Courses Beneath My Skin,
 Propelling Me To Ascend With Renewed Vitality And Purpose.

This Sensation,
I Grapple To Grasp,
For My Heart Now Beats With An Intensity That Defines My Newfound Danger.
The Flames Of Transformation Continue To Surge Ever Higher,
And I,
 In Parallel,
Ascend Without Hesitation,
A Symbol Of Unyielding Fearlessness.

(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
I Am A Harbinger Of Peril!
(Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh)
Ascending,
Ascending,
I Am Now A Harbinger Of Peril.

About this poem

The poem above is a lyrical journey of self-discovery and resilience. It vividly portrays the transformation of the protagonist, who emerges from the depths of fear and uncertainty to become an indomitable force. Through complex and evocative language, the poem explores the themes of facing adversity with unwavering determination, embracing one's destiny, and rising above challenges. It conveys a powerful message of courage and fearless ascent, as the individual is reborn as a symbol of unyielding fearlessness.  

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Written on December 19, 2016

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on October 19, 2023

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Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 5,061
Words 950
Stanzas 21
Stanza Lengths 8, 7, 4, 9, 7, 4, 9, 9, 6, 6, 4, 7, 5, 8, 5, 6, 4, 6, 5, 8, 7

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