Kim Van Breda Poet Blank verse

Phoenix Rising

PHOENIX RISING

like eagles flight from earth to sky
transcending heavens aura
regenerated by nimbus light
obtain new life-- reborn to never die

renewing time and suns realm
consecrating ‘raptured’ paradise
crested feathers crown golden mould
sapphire eyes beneath seven rays overwhelm

disambiguous in flighted sphere
removing obstacles and mortality
we beg and plead to understand
how you rise above your predecessors spear




© Kim van Breda—February 2014

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Patrick Nigros May 26, 2015 at 9:03 AM When i read through the Lines i was reminded of the Resurrection of the Christ with Power..

Mark Peterson March 4, 2014 at 1:45 PM I can't stop reading your poetry. What a pleasant discovery. This one is enigmatic, wrapped in near complete description--for we are lacking in specifics--yet so enticing as to prompt continued deep reflection. Thank you so much. Mark Peterson March 4, 2014 at 2:49 PM Thanks for the further explanation. Kim Van Breda March 4, 2014 at 2:01 PM Thank you Mark. Yes.. I was inspired by all the mythology and different interpretations through different cultures of this bird and the way it epitomizes overcoming obstacles to rise back into the light again. Nice to have connected with you tonight.

James Kelley March 1, 2014 at 6:27 AM beautiful imagery

David Williams February 28, 2014 at 9:48 AM Kim great lines you have here and last stanza sums up the rising, I like a lot..we all know how the Phoenix rose but no one knows where or how it appeared, 2500 words there you go....good luck..David

Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2014 at 9:13 AM Thanks for the response and a good morning to you.hugs Rick.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 28, 2014 at 7:43 AM - This is wonderful poetry (love it!!) - A golden pearl I'll take good care of - Thank you, dear Kim! - Hope your weekend will be fine .... maybe spring is coming ... oxox // Anne-Lise :) Kim Van Breda February 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM Thank you to you all for your encouraging comments-- always appreciated ( and needed). This topic "Phoenix Rising" is actually for a short story competition . I thought I would try a story, but ended up writing a poem instead !!! Still want to give it a bash though--- has to be 2 500- words. Anyone got a good story plot idea for me? :0)

Demetrios Trifiatis February 25, 2014 at 7:42 AM Ascending of poetry to heaven! Marvelous verse, soul's rebirth!

Joseph May February 24, 2014 at 7:58 PM An excellent write Kim...I love that first line...thanks for your visit...hugs

Darren Watson February 24, 2014 at 3:17 PM Put me in mind of Emily Bronte . Beautifully written and a joy to read.

Richard Lamoureux February 24, 2014 at 9:11 AM Who is the predecessor? Enquiring minds wish to know. Kim Van Breda February 28, 2014 at 9:05 AM Got me on the 'correct' answer to that Richard, but my interpretation of the myth of the Phoenix is that it has a resurrected life from the ashes of death every time. So, predecessors... if enemies, would ultimately lose the battle even in the death of the Phoenix.