I Can Feel the Stirring of My Wings
When your life has burned to the ground, take time out for yourself. Yes, it's terrifying. Yes, it's often unfair. And yes, the timing sucks!
But, ultimately, you can get through this. It's a new adventure and an opportunity to build a new life. Rediscover your joy for everything you used to love.
Remember that the Phoenix rises from the ashes. It is a wise and strong being. It is a survivor and a beacon of light and hope. And so are you.
I wish us all the miracles we need to overcome our difficulties. Take care and stay safe.
I can feel the stirring of my wings
By Michelle Morris
08/07/2023
There I sit
Like Job amongst the ashes
My life burned to the ground
No foundation left to build upon
I feel bereft and lost and confused
Questioning God and this Universe
Surely there's a place for me in it?
Surely I can find a way out of the darkness?
I'm blessed with the vision of the Phoenix
It rises from the ashes each time
It's the quintessential survivor
It's a beacon of hope and light
To have faith that is greater than my fear
To take time to build a new life for me
A chance to rediscover my joy
For everything I used to love
It's a journey from Hell to Heaven
A chance to take time out for myself
It's a new adventure and an opportunity
To create a foundation strong and powerful
Rising like a Phoenix from those ashes
Defeating the darkness of the void
It feels like the first time in the stars
Enjoying everything in the Universe
Being a survivor means you've tried
That you've overcome your traumas
It's not pretty and it's awfully scary
And the marks are scars on your soul forever
In the Bible, Job survived
He built a new life and he thrived
The sorrows would remain as a reminder
But he had faith in God being by his side
Satan failed with Job
Satan failed with me
I'm grateful for God's mercy
I'm grateful for the Phoenix's freedom
I'm still sitting in the ashes
But I can feel the stirring of my wings
My flames are swirling all around me
I am a powerful and mighty being
When I fly off to new horizons
May my fiery trail leave a mark
Be inspired by my lesson
Because each one of us is a star
© Michelle Morris, 2023
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