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ILLUMINATE

ILLUMINATE by Poetress Maddam X is a powerful poem about illumination, resilience, identity, faith, and the strength found through words and self-expression.

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Nelly Vee
By Nelly Vee
Original: Sep 2, 2026 21:55 EST Updated: Sep 5, 2026 14:26 EST
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KVI Poetry Archive

ILLUMINATE

A poem about illumination, resilience, identity, faith, and the power of words. Read more about Poetress Maddam X in our C.A.P.S. Contributor of the Year feature.

Stanza One

Let me Illuminate your mind with this ride
Never be too afraid to step outside
When darkness arises please don’t let it crowd you.
Illuminate your mind.
You’re intuitions are true
Illusions are real
Nothing is the same.
But since my mind wanna play?
Allow me to show you how my illumination slays

Stanza Two

Ya See I’m not for the east or the west.
I represent my people.
Through the challenges
Through every test
Coming all da way from the south.
So listen closely
I’m not just running my mouth

Stanza Three

I don’t have to be careful with how I write
Or how I speak
What I say is for the strong.
Not for the weak
I take the long route because I choose to.
Pay attention to the Game
Bust through the Clouds
I thought I warned you.

Stanza Four

My pen will illuminate the heart
Mind and soul.
My Father in Heaven?
His love is worth more than Gold.
Staying true to the Game.
That’s why he saved me.
Illuminate my heart.
Forever praise thee.

Poetress Maddam X © 2023

Tags: ##Faith##identity##Resilience
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