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Phoenix Rising

by Kimberly Shawn Ghent

From a crumbled illusion

Tainted perfection

A new life is formed

Fresh to the world

And all of its wonders

Experienced in this rebirth

Innocence long gone

From a past life

But scattering the ashes of disappointment

Phoenix rising

 

 

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