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Flight of Fire

The Phoenix rises from the ashes filling all with dread. I too rise each morning barely sliding out of bed. His claws are strong, hard is his beaks; he has fire in his eyes. Coffee, coffee, I need some now. I will not compromise. But today I soar with Phoenix. I match him side by side. When the wind picks up and he cuts the clouds, I joyfully also glide. I have no bounds. I own it all - the Sea, the Earth, the Sky. I think I will put my coffee down. Perhaps I should try the chai.

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Zyrool Gifford

Date: 2/17/2025 8:52:00 AM

Hello Hilda, this is a fabulous write, creative and fun…I am a chai kinda girl. Have a lovely day.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/19/2025 3:44:00 PM

A belated thank you for reading. I'm happy you liked my poem.

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/21/2024 8:09:00 PM

Dear Hilda, I enjoyed your wonderful, whimsical poem as much as I enjoy my first morning’s cup of coffee. By afternoon I enjoy my decaf tea :) Your golden pen is a delight. A fun and fabulous poem! Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 9/21/2024 8:15:00 PM

Thank you. I'm happy that you enjoyed this poem.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/18/2024 9:54:00 PM

Hilda, your fun and funny poem brings delighted smiles to a coffee lover like me. Great writing! My very best wishes, Evelyn :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 9/21/2024 11:52:00 AM

Thank you for reading it. I now have two coffee poems and I may write another. At least coffee is non political. Enjoy.

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 8/11/2024 8:23:00 AM

This is lovely fun write I adore coffee and chai teas also have a wonderful day.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 8/11/2024 1:34:00 PM

Thank you. Enjoy the end of summer.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/3/2024 1:19:00 AM

I used to love coffee, especially the stretto type. I lived a lot in Italy and still love the smell of freshly cooked coffee. Now only tea. A lovely poem, intriguing.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 8/3/2024 1:35:00 AM

Thank you.

Mike Bayles

Date: 8/2/2024 7:31:00 AM

Such a fun poem.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 8/2/2024 9:27:00 AM

Thank you. It tells how I felt the day I wrote.

Paige Hind

Date: 7/29/2024 5:00:00 PM

LOL! This is so cool, I am drinking coffee right now.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/29/2024 5:36:00 PM

Thank you. Joyful morning coffee makes me feel light and ready to fly, so I thought of the Phoenix which I'd never mentioned in a poem before. I like coffee but I add sugar and cream.

Gary Radice

Date: 7/28/2024 5:03:00 AM

I’m loving the humour in your verses here Hilda. Any poem that advocates caffeine in the morning gets a thumbs up from me. Cheers - Gary

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/28/2024 6:03:00 AM

I'm glad it brought a smile. Thank you.

Joseph May

Date: 7/28/2024 1:30:00 AM

I enjoyed this flight with the Phoenix, Very nicely penned

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/28/2024 6:02:00 AM

Thanks

Edward Wraith

Date: 7/27/2024 7:50:00 PM

This is fantastic Hilda!! What an inspiring and lighthearted humorous piece. The power of coffee in the morning!!! It is my super power as well. ;-)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/27/2024 8:13:00 PM

Thank you. I wrote this several years ago. I thought it would be a nice match to my other coffee poem, A Quick Cup".

Karen Jones

Date: 7/27/2024 1:10:00 PM

This is a fun uplifting poem! I love how positive and potent your coffee is! Giggles and the tea may be as well with honey! Lighthearted read!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/27/2024 1:12:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think honey Is a great addition.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/27/2024 11:09:00 AM

ha! this is great, hilda! the last line made me laugh...

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/27/2024 11:33:00 AM

Thank you. I did sell out my good friend coffee on the last line. I hope it won't be bitter. Lol.

Ink Empress

Date: 7/27/2024 10:33:00 AM

This is a very creative write dear hilda, i love the way youv said, you chose to soar too and match the same energy. Clever. I especially love “ I have no bounds. I own it all - the Sea, the Earth, the Sky.” ah what a feeling that is! Im not a coffee person but more of a tea person, although I know few that cant function without coffee in the morning. Always a pleasure reading your work. Sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/27/2024 10:48:00 AM

Thank you. Extremes of highs and lows catch my fancy. I'm glad you enjoyed this one