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Phoenix


You called me a phoenix, in beauty I was on fire, but now I smolder in rage, and you singe in desire. You called me a candle, I lit up your heart, but wax ran down and dimmed flames to run apart. You called me a torch, I saved you from the dark, but I run rampant and wild and unwillingly leave my mark. You call me a phoenix, but the games have now turned, if you dare play with fire, be prepared to get burned.
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Comments (2)

marie
This is great. I love the continuous theme of fire and heat--it doesn't sound contrived in the slightest, and you really made it work. Nice job, and I hope you submit more poems for us to read!
9976pamela
Love your talent and the depth you show in all your work Caelan! SO Proud!

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