Riseup Stories

Poetry about the challenges women face daily.

This is a poem expressing how women are seen as an object to most people and not a living, breathing, human.

I'm so tired of society's constant judgment. As said, our history shaped who we are, which means that our ancestors' mistakes follow us. I'm tired of society labeling us because of our ancestors' faults; I wish to be judged for who I am, not who my family was. This is what happens when a young girl is Fed Up with society's judgment, fake friends, and two-faced hypocrites; she forms literature with it. "If I have this ability to form my thoughts into moving pieces of literature, I'd like to use this gift to move someone and make them think. Poetry is my way of getting out the words I never could get out with my mouth due to fear. But I'm not afraid anymore. If I can touch someone's heart with my words, I will do so to the best of my abilities."

"anarchy with a dash of feminism" © 2019 Isabelle Lovelace

I've been selected to write this letter in partnership with RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone, where African, Caribbean, and Black youth can get wellness support by visiting KidsHelpPhone.ca/RISE or texting RISE to 686868. I'm excited to be a part of this because my own kid is entering high school, so for me, it's as much a letter to him as it is to my past self. Young Black kids deserve to have the guidance of perspective and mentors. I believe I'm in a position to inspire and support by sharing my own experiences.

*Official cover coming soon* Jonan never liked the world, and the world never liked him. He was born of a beast and a murderer, resulting on him getting hated by everyone in the City of Jordan. He was taught things he should have never learned, and dragged around like a poor dog, searching for food. He was a Mage, something that ruined his reputation even more. The young boy with the intentions of a killer desired for a new world order, with him at the top. Everything changed when he was eight. The city experienced an event that would change Jonan's fate. Every citizen was brutally murdered by an unknown reason. Now Jonan, trained by his Snobby Master, is finally able to be free from responsibilities, and will climb up to the top, no matter the consequences. He will face new foes, and meet new allies as he leaves a mark on the world. NOTE: This will contain quite the bit of blood, and language. I will make a better description some other day

Thelma is a 17 year old girl who grew up in Zambia.She was an only child born to an ordinary Farmer Mr Sakala and a very Beautiful teacher Mrs Rose Sakala. Thelma was just an ordinary kind of girl,not talkative,never been to a Party,never had a boyfriend.Well just her being her. But as soon as she enters eleventh grade,the unexpected begins to happen a world she'd never imagined for herself. #9-Christiangirl 17/08/19

A narrative poem/story created by yours truly, which tackles and exposes one of the worst traits of modern society: Crab Mentality. This story tells about the life of 17 y/o teen Gris, a schoolboy often bullied socially because of him being an introvert despite having superior intelligence. A bomb explosion occurred in the cafeteria later on near Gris, but he fortunately survived the explosion, only to be diagnosed with hearing loss after the intense sound of the explosion affected his hearing. It was later discovered that his hearing loss is incurable, forcing Gris to experience his new life without hearing anything. He experienced depression but he continued to strive harder until a decade later, he became not only a Magna Cum Laude in his school, but also he became one of the most influential and inspirational teens of modern society, hoping to change the world with his success from his experiences. Peaked at #477 in Poetry Now at #492

She's never questioned the Maestro, nor Mr. Hudson. Never questioned the system, the fence. They've kept her alive. Given her shelter, work, food, clothing. Always told the truth. Treated them how they deserved to be treated. But what will happen when she finds out her trust may have been misplaced? Can she handle what's really been happening behind closed doors?

sometimes the strongest roots grow from deep within. [lowercase intended]

COME AND PROTECT THE LITTLE INNOCENT CHILD!

A short story this is my first time having an English short story hope you like it...

Based on a story from a friend of a friend expect this is a universe where they take over!

Generation Z, we are the present and we are the future.

Her twin was her polar opposite, but still she followed after her. Asking for her talented and outgoing sister to teach her the secret to be 'popular'. She followed the instructions and help she received, hopeful to finally rise as her sisters equal. To finally escape from the long shadow that she cast. She was just unknowingly diving deeper into it. The moment she realized, the moment she opened her eyes, she made a vow to herself. "I'm not my sister, and I'm done being in her shadow." And she planned to keep it. However to keep such a promise she had to learn how to be herself, and what better way to do so than by calling upon the one thing that set her apart from the thousands of people in the world. Magic. Then again she could simply take it a step further and travel to a fictional realm through the power of her fluffy rabbit named Peach, that can oddly become a spellbook to?! Destination? Black Butler of course!

A government run by a murderous King and a thief ready for crime does not mix. If you drink, you're dead. If you steal, you're dead. If you have fun, you're dead. Jack is a thief who doesn't know when to stop. Lyla is the sister of an alcoholic. When Jack finds himself in a new city, he realizes that he made a horrible mistake. The King is a killer who murders the citizens for any sort of disorderly behavior. No one has ever seen the King, and for Jack and Lyla, they have no chance to survive.

A tempestuous heroine takes on artistic snobs at Toggleforth Fine Arts Camp.

Someone who finding the truth about his nation has being changed by some rulers"banker", and he try to bring back the truth about his nation with hacking skill his have. before that he was a bad guy from rich family but he realise about his talent and than he decide to do something about it _# This story is lifted from a true story about youth Indonesian history.