IRIS

Photo: Lenka Švidrnochová

Bloomed like an iris
In the cracks of a stone
Breaking the silence
Claiming my crown
Born to grow wild
Here to be seen
Leaving doubts behind
Rising like a queen

I rise, I rise
From ashes to the sky
I rise, I rise
Now watch me fly

Darkness in the cracks
Made me grow strong
Scars became my petals
I’m standing tall

I swayed but never broke
Never choked in the smoke
My roots kept me strong
To know where I belong

I rise, I rise
From ashes to the sky
I rise, I rise
Now watch me fly
I rise, I rise
With fire in my eyes
I rise, I rise
Now watch me shine