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Rise: Redefining Falling in Love
Updated: Nov 20
Do we 'fall' in love or 'rise' to love? That is the question! Falling' often feels negative, literally tied to bruises and pain from the impact. But with true love, like what Jenn and I are so blessed to have found, the experience is transformative. It’s about rising to new levels, together.
It was a revelation moment when it seemed like a lightbulb was shining just above my head. I realised that I had been getting it wrong all along. I thought of all of the times I had encountered love, recalling sayings like 'fallen in love' and 'falling in love'. In this moment I thought, why would love be subjected to gravity? Why would I fall down when I should be going up! So I did what I often do in these situations; I grabbed my phone and wrote a poem about it. As one does!
Rise
The first time our eyes met
I knew you were the one
Live Life love
You are the epitome of fun
The moment we met
You had my highest regard
Damn I fell for you
And I fell hard
Yet why do we say that
‘I fell for you’
Does ‘falling' end in blissful happiness?
Soulful struts and fire and glory
Electric connection
Energy flying
Tingles and sensation
Without even trying
Is 'falling’ infinite
Or does gravity rule?
Or do you catch me
Before I truly fall?
I like the idea
Of you catching me
For you protect and nurture
Nourish and enrich
I have always felt safer
In the comfort of your arms
But I think I shall change it
This phrase has to go
Maybe in the past
I can say I have ‘fallen’
Many a moment
I felt my calling
I thought I knew
The power of love
Relationships came
And I ‘fell’
Lessons learnt though
Can't you tell?
Many times I ‘fell’ hard
And in hindsight I see
That the effective reality
Was that I could never get up
After my ‘fall’
I was always stuck
It almost sounds negative
Wouldn't you agree?
If the 'fall' is not broken
Caught or cushioned
Only bruises form
The foundation built
On a base of pain
I never want to feel that
Ever again
So with you my dear
My heart
My joy
I have not ‘fallen’
No no no
I have RISEN
This is opposite
The spectrum stretched
The 'normal’ reversed
Carved and etched
Spun on a dime
You are my rocket
Blasted into the Universe
There is NO gravity
Just weightless endlessness
Floating amongst stars
With love as our oxygen
This Galaxy of us
Will never end
This moment in time
I rose from the ashes
Soared through the sky
Dove into the spark
The twinkle in your eye
Higher heights
Limitless love
The Galaxy and beyond
There is no wake up
Just dreams
On board
This love express
Endless flight
Stunning impress
Even with turbulence
I am not shaken
Merely stoked
My heart already taken
High above
My only station
For I only look up
I no longer look down
There are no stops
There is no ground
© Leon Gregori 2025
For me, Rise is a celebration of love as a source of strength and elevation. It’s about breaking free from the gravitational pull of past hurts and choosing to soar with someone who lifts you up.
What do you think? Do you prefer the idea of 'falling' or 'rising' in love? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
If you enjoyed Rise, you might also like:
Fusion: When Two Souls Become One - Fusion explores the way love rebuilds us, piece by piece. A reflection on how, even in moments of chaos or darkness, love can be the light.
About me
I have been writing poetry since I was in my mid-teens and find it completely natural to express myself through written word. I am from the UK but I am now a full time slow traveling digital nomad after meeting my amazing fiancé Jenn on Instagram, as part of my journey as an author.
My writing has always been unpredictable and without structure; it is freestyle from completely random moments when I feel compelled to write. My content is mainly long form and focuses on love, heartbreak and life.
Let's stay in touch
Come and connect with me over on IG! Along with poetry, I share stories, highlights, tips and tricks from four years of full-time travel. I also like to drop facts and interesting things to know about places too! Would be great to meet you over there.
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