A phoenix lives in the brief second of a raging fire, vivid with energy and massive, powerful strength. The warmth is overwhelming and immense, but not eternal. That heavenly blast of life lasts only a short while, and it often becomes time for the rebirth, and desolation, of the blazing legend. A new spirit must rise from the ashes, and the last one must embrace its final moments. But how hard is that death, when the only life you live is entirely pure?
"That. Was. Incredible. I loved it! " -The Coffee Mare
"Nicely done. Has a French texture to it with a bit of Edgar Allan Poe with the words. " -Nordenfelt
This is a free verse poem! It is written in no traditional form, nor does it systematically follow some poetic rules.
Partial explanation: Philomena is one being, yet every time she rises from her ashes, a new spirit takes over her body. This is the cycle of the spirits, not the cycle of the phoenix.
Cover art by: Me
A previously stated before, this is really really good
That
Was
Incredible
I loved it!
It coul also be for the Doctor, if you think about it...
3808144 omg revelation!
3808119 haha no.
3808480 That explanation was completely useless, because I don't mind
3808551 As soon as I actually read a story sitting in my Read It Later list!
3808660 not me
3808802 I plan nothing.
3808862 what's it about?
Beautiful.
3808918 why thank you dear sir/madam
3808968 It's madam.
I'm pretty sure I didn't understand like half of it, and probably won't remember much else of it... But in the part I did understand I cried. A little. ... Don't judge me.
Does anyone else feel like singing?
3809741 I think I just sensed a possibly-Sly-Cooper-referenced username?!
3809770
No, you sensed general stupidity mixed with the Internet.
Also, I've already talked to you (... I think.) and you haven't noticed. I'm pretty sure you would have, and would have asked, and I would have said no, I don't think so. But, as you can see, I have said no, with utter certainty, because I know for a fact, that I really just don't care.
Now, where was I going with this?
3809790 I have no idea, I'm just trying to find a lost soul who appreciates the fine art of the best video game ever
3809858
Oh... Do you need a huggles?
3812109 yes...
In return, a haiku:
The salmon swim up
The hallway toward my room
Salmon and the moon.
3812837 what.
3812851
Yeah. I write prose for a reason.
3814449
okay.
You have a natural skill for poems. I kinda day dreamed a little while reading this.
A.K.A i cried a little.
3815016 Why thank you
3815020 Mhm
3815046 You're cool. Stay awesome
UMM... You could express your liking of this story with an upvote... if you want
3815064 Hehe. Thanks man. You too.
So. Many. Adjectives.
3812203
I have a feeling that your over it by now.
Damn it... I missed my chance... :D jk.
3812837
I like it. There's a bunch of symbolism and stuff. Like, fight the system, and my room is a salmon and all that jazz.
3823121 Yeah, the next one will come in 17.4548 days though, so don't worry
3824705
...
uh...
...
Okay.
3829444 YOUR NEW NARWHAL CONFUSION ATTACK MENTAL BREAKDOWN HAS BEEN TRIGGERED! IT HAS BEEN EXACTLY 17.4548 DAYS AGO, SO WE NOW CORDIALLY GIFT YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LAUGH AT NARWHAL'S EXISTENSIAL CRISISES! ENJOY!
shipping and handling not included
3913751
...
Can I return this?
3926000 No return policies included.
3926402
...
Hmm...
...
How do it turn this thing off?
3926445 There is no off button!
Please stand back, your Narwhal is about to-
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AHH!!!
H-HELPP!!
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Please stand by. Your Narwhal is currently experiencing technical difficulties.
3926462
[Control] [Alt] [Delete]!
Why aren't you working!?
3926501 THE SYSTEM IS OVERLOADING! I REPEAT, THE SYSTEM IS OVERLOADING!
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*and everyone dies*
3926606
You seem like a nice person.
This is next on my building list of things to tackle.
3966580 This is next on my building list of "Look inside your own mind and figure out how crazy you really are".
3966592 That's one way of looking at it, I suppose. But I have had an excessive amount of black coffee, and I have a duty to fulfill. I'll look at your others as well.
Hi! Your poem's been reviewed in the Pleasant Commentator and Review Group! Hope it helps!
This is a beautiful poem. Very inspiring. :)