Ismael K. Isikel Edited 22/9/2017
Rising from the Ashes is viewing the return of Rabaul through the eyes of photographer Esau Meli after the twin volcanic eruptions on 19th September 1994.
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| Faith propels That nature bashed |
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| Seemingly desolate A booster of hope |
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| The aftermath Is beauty Of the divine brush |
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| Now thrive back To find your sustenance |
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| The grass shall grow back The palm standing Promises that |
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| The mountains Distant they may We shall get there |
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| Toiling on the sea Shall we sail again. |
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| We are harvesting again |
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| Knowledge we shall find Through nurturing The next generation |
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| We refuse to lie down shaken |
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| Even if the road is rough |
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| We shall get there |
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| However long and winding We shall get there |
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| Even from humble beginnings We shall rise from the ashes |













