Your Rise Inked - Deborah Mechele Bento

Dedicated to LCDR Hamilton, USN 

Thank you for your service.

The OCEAN 

Once a drowning force without reprieve

Is now a sea of composed tranquility 

A tide of your joy.

The ANCHOR

Once a weight of an unstable past

Is now a symbol of unbreakable connection

An icon of your hope.

The FLAG

Once a lifeline from emotional quicksand

Is now a banner of elite accomplishment 

A pennant of your survival.

The WATERFALL

Once a curtain where the broken stand

Is now a cascade of sweet dreams

A renewal of your spirit.

The MOUNTAIN 

Once a steep path of obstacles

Is now a peak of treasured memories

A summit of your success. 

The INK

Once a figment in your mind

Is now an emblem etched on your arm

A testament to your journey.

The PHOENIX

Once a pile of smoldering ashes

Is now a figure of your perseverance

A representation of YOUR RISE.

Deborah is pursuing her lifelong dream of earning her Creative Writing degree. Balancing her career as a realtor, she crafts poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction exploring themes of love, grief, friendship and self-acceptance. She has an affinity for travel, old book stores, independent coffee shops and finds inspiration by capturing moments in pictures that remind her of things she’s read. Committed to authenticity, Deborah aims to create work that resonates deeply with readers.