Phoenix of Hope

Amid the white patches of that mauve gracious dusk,
I bask in an awaited dawn since I found myself from a lost world
to win over my innermost conflicts at last,
I remember the spirit that rejoiced my tattered hopes...

~~~~~~My Phoenix spirit guides me in~~~~~

That mighty river~~
       which flowed through rapids and ravines and
         streams that mingled into it or crossed a path just once,
           I remember the light which kept me sane...

The incessant cycle~~
         of nights and days,
          inconspicuous, anticipated, enchanting
            I remember hushed whispers transforming into soothing lullabies..

That steady rock~~
         which stands for ages facing all the odds
           to wait for a pleasant morning,
             I remember how it revived the withering moss...

That drop of rain~~
         which poured to rejuvenate life in grief,
           I remember how it soaked parched Earth in colors...

That winter breeze~~
        accompanied by frost, undesired yet gleaming with delight,
          I remember the wings that made it soar in the sky..

That lost alley in the woods~~
         which guided voyagers even when nobody liked to walk upon it,
           I remember the fire that guided a laid path...

That oak tree~~
         which grew from a sapling when storms tried to uproot it,
           I remember the courage that kept it upright...

The warrior who never gave up~~
         despite the battles lost in the journey,
           I remember the ashes that built her again...

The woman who found a life~~
         growing from a naive girl who learnt from her mistakes,
            I remember the dreams that revealed the mystery of love....

A light of faith, a ray of hope, A drop of elixir, a soothing breeze The fire that builds from ashes to rebirth over lands to fly upon and rise It guides me, lights me, loves me While I rise to revive my hopes I see a Phoenix engulfing my spirit.
May 26, 2020 Spirit Animal Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance(Dear Heart) Winner: First Place
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La France Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 10:38 AM
Aditi, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned spirit poem, I can see you worked on this poem very hard, well done _Constance
Mishra Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 12:53 PM
It is an honor to receive gracious appreciation from you Constance. Thank you for your kind words for my efforts and words and for my placement in your contest. Blessings and love :)
Goldsmith Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 3:26 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Your pen was working over time. Enjoy your win an day..........
Mishra Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Thank you for your generous appreciation Paula. Blessings and love :)
Deepa Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 11:37 AM
Hello mam, Again am back to you to give my heartiest wishes.:-) Congratulations on your 1st place in the Contest :-) Lovely to see few names that shine at the top in almost every contest.And "YOU"are one among them.Heart melting great works..Keep going.:-):-)My prayers & well wishes will always be there for you. Take care.With love~Deepa.
Mishra Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 1:57 PM
I am so blessed by your heartfelt words of appreciation and love Deepa. It is an honour to be surrounded by a wonderful poet like you. Much love and blessings to you. Take care :)
Agustin Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 5:46 AM
Wow! Congrats. God bless you.
Mishra Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 7:09 AM
Thank you Beata! Much love and blessings to you :)
Dutta Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 10:36 PM
Marvelous! BIG CONGRATS. Happy to see at top of winning list as usual.
Mishra Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 7:08 AM
Thank you for your kind words of appreciation Ma'am. God bless you :)
Mcgee Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 10:31 PM
An amazing and inspiring write Aditi. so wonderful for the win. Congrats.
Mishra Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 7:08 AM
Thank you for your blessed words of appreciation dear Jeanne. God bless you. Much love :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 4:29 PM
Wow Aditi! What a masterpiece this is. I am putting it into my Faves! Congratulations on your first placement! Blessings xxoo
Mishra Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 7:07 AM
Glad you love it Connie. Thanks for the fave and your kind appreciation. Much love and blessings :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 11:16 PM
A fave!
Mishra Avatar
May 27, 2020 at 1:20 AM
Thank you Rhonda! :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 11:15 PM
Aditi, this is a fantastic poem and sure winner! Your words soar higher than your spirit animal!! xx Rhonda
Mishra Avatar
May 27, 2020 at 1:20 AM
I am grateful for your uplifting words that encourage me to write more Rhonda. God bless you. Thank you for your wishes and appreciation :)
Roper Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 10:08 AM
Beautiful verse, I like the way you extended every section with meaning. I see a 1st place win in Dear Hearts contest.
Mishra Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 10:16 AM
I am glad you loved it Eve. That means a lot to me. Thank you for your uplifting words. God bless you :)
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