Rebellion

There were times I thought this was enough

To sustain and nourish, even flourish

I thought I could dream

Be lifted up by my own hand

Escape the shackles

Re-purpose them instead

A redesign to showcase

Kindness

A sense of what is fair

With earthly prosperity shared

The life I dreamt of seems further than the moon

A moon walk would be easier make no mistake

Living contained by a wall, ceiling or chain

When will we claim our own lives

Break down the wall and trade freely

Remove the ceiling and reach for the stars

Unlock the chain and free the mind

One question remains

When?

~ Camille Delaquise

Rebellion was published in RISE 2019. It is a call to dismantle the walls, ceilings and chains that limit human potential — and to reclaim freedom, fairness, and shared prosperity before it’s too late.

This poem is available as a contemporary poetry print on textured recycled card.