Strong
In your crypt
You wait
Patiently
To be reborn
You nourish
On the Earth
Growing stronger
With every day
The blood
Of martyrs feeds you
You dine
And you gain strength
Rise
From your slumber
And walk the earth once more.
Andrew Mark Bedell has been writing poetry for over twenty years. He is a support worker and works with people with learning difficulties, helping them to live independent lives in their own homes. He has lived in Rotherham for most of his life, and can often be found performing his poetry at local open Mic events, and is currently co hosting his own event.
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