from the ashes
quenched my thirst
in the fire
burning away the scars of
betrayal and disloyalty
the feathers wrenched and torn
my crest ripped, dripping blood
my heart wounded
yet, evolving,
from the ashes
with friendship, trust and strength
rejuvenated with the elixir of life
love, faith
glowing new plumage
a crest high and proud
eyes as sharp as razors
yet, evolving
from the ashes
the wounded heart
still scarred, though fading
still carrying the seed of hatred
of anger, of sadness
wanting to live beyond
go away from the seeds planted within
yet, evolving
from the ashes
the scar's healed
the seeds sealed within
taking root
waiting to break through
yet, rising
from the ashes
new saplings
of hope, joy and love
for the elixir has worked
the futile seeds
suddenly full of life
melting the seeds away
moving away from the mother
moving away from the darkness
rising towards the light
from within the fire
yet, rising
from the ashes
I, phoenix
I, once burnt, betrayed, wounded
I, once scorned, ostracised
I, winged and strong
take to the sky
waiting for another day
another storm
lightning to strike me
yet rising
from the ashes
I, strong
not to be struck down
no longer do I singe
no longer do I cry
I smile
I cry out loud in joy
to see fools coming to hunt
get drawn toward the fire
from whence I rise
and get singed instead
Risen....
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