shinin' at the RISE
We have bags of talent blossoming from The Rise Project – from painting to writing and here's a rap by BPR, RISE project participant, 25/05/2018
Sun up, sisters, never mind those aches and blisters,
time to clench your fist and fight for little ole me: we
gotta write it, fight it, set a light to it, so says the beat
in the heat of the day – time to throw those fears away
become a tear-away. Listen to that thuddin', can't you
feel it pumpin', can't you feel it sproutin' don't just sit
there poutin', those juicy lips given you were made for
joy, boy o boy, so clap your mits girl, sing it out. Take up
a pen, away with your pinny, no matter what you write
sounds tinny, write it anyway. Slosh on that paint, girl,
you don't have to fit in. Time to have a go – whatever flows
grows in you, is ok – shows you're alive. Why care what the
clock says it's what blood says that matters – time we were
on our way – so bash the drum, sister, lose that frown, be a
clown, while these feet still have a beat in 'em, that ole
treadmill can now be a treat, just feel those muscles move
every breath become a smile – the new day has dawned.
Don't you love that air? We don't have to win a prize – we're
own prize, so come and share, whatever mood or shade, spare
nothin' simply rise and shine – remember – it is NEVER too late.
Find out more about the RISE project here or contact us at RISE@thebridge-uk.org.