Phoenix

Awoke by a nightmare, in cold sweat dews were to settle on foliage yet sun was below the horizon still birds were calm in their nests in chill rooster had not sounded alarm yet the darkness a foe waiting in stealth. Now an eerie silence flaying my mind dredging the past, mind remorse clad minced by remorseful reminiscence Oh ! can I erase the past in silence. Or if I could retreat to the womb again And my slough, if stealthily hidden And frame only my infancy and smile Cropping edges of my worn out shell. and cast the past in the consuming fire. To rise like a phoenix in time and pure And start all over the lost days in peace.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/11/2019 8:10:00 PM

Wshing and hoping, so alluring. Thanks for the vision, Vdev. Peace, Gershon

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/29/2019 8:36:00 AM

A poignant thought. Each day you rise is the opportunity you seek. Our minds and spirits can be renewed if we choose. Blessings Rick.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/22/2019 2:26:00 PM

There is always hope for those who sincerely want to change track and start all over again. The past can serve as a basis, learning from mistakes. That phoenix will rise again! Regards // paul

Johnson Vdev
Date: 11/23/2019 7:23:00 PM

Your comments are so encouraging and I do keep them so dear to me.

Silent One

Date: 11/21/2019 2:03:00 PM

a deeply emotive poem expressed so well..

Johnson Vdev
Date: 11/23/2019 7:25:00 PM

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comments.