Phoenix

Not the city . . . never been there.


This is the more about the rising up,
the dusting off of ashes,
the becoming more and better and being transformed.


Do not let the fires
of contempt,
of evil,
of hatred,
and jealousy consume you.


Do not let the flames
of discontent,
of malevolence,
and burn you.


Rise up!
Stand in all the glory and beauty and greatness
that you were created to be.
Fly.
No . . .
Soar!


Begin again.