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 |