Phoenix I

bh965

     PHOENIX I

 

    I set myself aflame to purge myself of sin

   The fire sears me deep beneath my leper's skin

   Yet cannot heal the scars that bleed the heart within

   I seek for peace of mind to still my sorrow's din

   Alone I've wandered years a Cain of restless path

   Blind from acid tears beset by storms of wrath

   But neither miles or time can my missteps rescind

   The faith of Job is lost drowned in scalding rain

   The ghosts of dreams abound of rape by folly slain

   They weep and shriek for grace but rot forsaken in their graves

   The shame of failure galls the spirit shrinks and twists

   As hope of living palls and perseverance proves a bitch

   Still I travel on refusing to give in

   With strength of will near gone I find my inward wind

   Though an orphan scorned by luck I am of phoenix grain

   However oft I fall to dust from blaze of bones I rise again

  • Author: bh965 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 28th, 2016 15:34
  • Comment from author about the poem: This poem is intended for all who struggle/have struggled with life and the question of their existence and its often seemingly elusive purpose. I hope it lends all who read it renewed conviction of self-worth confidence and perseverance.
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  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    WELCOME BH ~ Thanks for an excellent first poem. Love the structure one continuous stanza fo rhyming couplets (my fave) ~ easy to read and recite. The subject ~ the daily struggle for life and seeking its meaning is something most of us can relate to ! Love the thought of rising from defeat and despair like a Phoenix reborn. For all Englishmen it is an apt reassurance following the recent events regarding the EU and The European Cup ! Thanks for caring and sharing ~ Yours BRIAN.



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