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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

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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..

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.

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

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

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/28/2014 9:13:00 AM

Thanks for the response and a good morning to you.hugs Rick.

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 :)

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!

Joseph May

Date: 2/24/2014 7:58:00 PM

An excellent write Kim...I love that first line...thanks for your visit...hugs

Darren Watson

Date: 2/24/2014 3:17:00 PM

Put me in mind of Emily Bronte . Beautifully written and a joy to read.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/24/2014 9:11:00 AM

Who is the predecessor? Enquiring minds wish to know.

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.