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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

Copyright © Kim Van Breda | Year Posted 2014

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Patrick Nigros Date: 5/26/2015 9:03:00 AM When i read through the Lines i was reminded of the Resurrection of the Christ with Power.. Login to Reply

Mark Peterson Date: 3/4/2014 1:45:00 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. Login to Reply Mark Peterson Date: 3/4/2014 2:49:00 PM Thanks for the further explanation. Kim Van Breda Date: 3/4/2014 2:01:00 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 Date: 3/1/2014 6:27:00 AM beautiful imagery Login to Reply

David Williams Date: 2/28/2014 9:48:00 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 Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/28/2014 9:13:00 AM Thanks for the response and a good morning to you.hugs Rick. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/28/2014 7:43:00 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 :) Login to Reply Kim Van Breda Date: 2/28/2014 9:00:00 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 Date: 2/25/2014 7:42:00 AM Ascending of poetry to heaven! Marvelous verse, soul's rebirth! Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 2/24/2014 7:58:00 PM An excellent write Kim...I love that first line...thanks for your visit...hugs Login to Reply

Darren Watson Date: 2/24/2014 3:17:00 PM Put me in mind of Emily Bronte . Beautifully written and a joy to read. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/24/2014 9:11:00 AM Who is the predecessor? Enquiring minds wish to know. Login to Reply Kim Van Breda Date: 2/28/2014 9:05:00 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.