Phoenix

*PHOENIX* A wander through the forest Fed my eyes with a wonder unmatched. It was a strange sight at first Yet I stood behind the trees Wondering what the lone bird was doing. I had followed the nimbus I saw afar off from the front porch of the hut. Apparently, my eyes were enamored with the halo My curious mind, tingling with excitement at what I might discover. It was a Phoenix Its eyes as blue as sapphire stared somewhere behind me As I was gripped by fear mixed with excitement, I heard the snap of wings And my eyes darted backwards But it was only the snap of its wings which ignited fire, ebbing at its foot. The fire sparkled brightly as it soared upwards towards the nimbus in the sky Guilt tinged my soul As I felt like I was peeping into a private ritual But my curious mind couldn't leave the place. With each spark of the flames The bird got consumed Its wings wrapped in fire as its beak rose high with eyes towards the sky. Soon enough, its body disappeared in the flames And I noticed my cheeks were wet in tears I made to turn back home And cry into my pillow About the beautiful horror my eyes just witnessed. What lay on the spot aside from the ashes could have only been magical For in the hot ashes Rising out of it, Lay another phoenix, redeemed And with a flap of its wings Soared high into the sky. © CuteZoe