The Phoenix

THE PHOENIX You tried to choreograph my life Cajoled me to dance to your fancies rife While in every step you tried best To see me mutely obey at your behest With my happiness buried, dreams shattered But I have made it impossible to render me battered For my soul is fortified by scars of plenty whip-lashes You try to burn, like the phoenix I rise from the ashes With propriety I know now to shield my dignity And fight alone with grit, on life's stage every malignity!

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Beejadhur Sewumber

Date: 12/23/2016 11:32:00 AM

Interesting and fine words.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 12/18/2016 10:42:00 AM

Bold and brave. I appreciate. Congrats to win

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 12/18/2016 2:55:00 AM

Very strong poem. The message is straight to the point and a good take on the theme. Congratulations on your win and, if there is a sense of autobiography in the poem, congratulations on your conclusion. Well done, Kai

Afzal Nusker

Date: 12/17/2016 11:28:00 PM

A wonderful expression, Anu. Congrats on your deserving win. Huggss...Afzal

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/18/2016 1:20:00 AM

Dear Afzal, thank you:) glad you liked my write:) I appreciate your words:)// love, Anu:)

Rizwana Bhurani

Date: 12/17/2016 7:45:00 PM

Congratulations...you deserve a top podium.... Regards

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/18/2016 1:19:00 AM

Dear R.B, thank you very much:) I appreciate your words:)// love, Anu:)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/17/2016 3:11:00 PM

You certainly Rose with this piece. Congrats on your win.

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/18/2016 1:17:00 AM

Dear Richard, thank you:) glad you liked my write:) I appreciate your words:)// love, Anu:)

Doug Vinson

Date: 12/17/2016 2:45:00 PM

Anulaxmi, salute! : ) "Cajoled me to dance to your fancies rife" - oh I love that.

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/18/2016 1:16:00 AM

Dear Doug, thank you so much, I appreciate your visit and words, glad you liked my write//love, Anu:)

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 12/17/2016 1:50:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, good write.

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/17/2016 2:02:00 PM

Dear Janis, thank you:) glad you liked my write:) happy weekend:)// love, Anu:)

Jean Murray

Date: 12/17/2016 1:45:00 PM

I see a kindred spirit in you Anu.

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/17/2016 1:48:00 PM

oops....something went wrong....so sorry...reply I posted to Darren got pasted into yours... thank you Dear Jean, thanks a lot:)//love, Anu:)

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/17/2016 1:45:00 PM

Dear Darren, thank you:) glad you liked my write:) happy weeken:)// love, Anu:)

Darren White

Date: 12/17/2016 1:04:00 PM

"With propriety I know now to shield my dignity"..//.. Wonderful sentence, congratulations!

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/17/2016 1:48:00 PM

Dear Darren, thank you:) glad you liked my write:) happy weeken:)// love, Anu:)

Lu Loo

Date: 12/17/2016 11:53:00 AM

Such depth felt...wonderful poem Anu! Thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Anu Nayak
Date: 12/17/2016 12:18:00 PM

Dear Luloo, thank you :) I am so glad dear you liked my poem, thanks again, am so happy:) loads of love, Anu:)