From Ashes Rising
Burning bridge is falling down
Im stoking the following flames
yellow-orange flames gather now
I set this bridge ablaze
Leaving behind the world that was mine
crossing into unknown abyss
tripping over yesterday...I blew the sweet world a kiss
In return she hissed-shrugged shoulder remised
Crestfallen, dejected, internally bruised
Waving goodbye are the evil ...amused
Smiling, bathing in the pain I shoulder
winds blow in opposing force colder
Yet I must trek direct into source
Holding tightly to resilience thats fleeting
Cutting old cuts to ensure that Im still bleeding
Only the wind's howl to talk to and reminisce
It speaks the words of those that I miss
Of her I kissed....for her I wish...this did not exist
Lonely crossing to this side of mine
Mine alone, my mind confined
My soul tight winds... life untied... spirit cries
I will mourn for one day more
I will lay black roses at my grave
I will say goodbye to the me I was before
I will rise strong and brave
I will rise from ashes
~~~~~Phoenix flight starts tonight
Copyright © Steve Voorhees | Year Posted 2009
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