Rising from the Ashes
Consumed by the heat of your body,
like the firebird,
I rise from the ashes.
Seduced by the powers of your mind,
I recreate myself
and fly away with you.
Reprinted from Wonders
Copyright© 2018 by Cheryl Batavia
Rising from the Ashes
Gulf Coast Poet 
Good one Mam🌼💙
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Thank you, Ankit, for your kind comment. I am pleased that you like the poem. Take care. Cheryl
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It’s my pleasure🌼
Have a blissful day ahead.
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Beautifully penned.
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Thank you, Thegirlwiththepuzzledmind, for your kind comment. I am so happy you liked the poem. All the best. Cheryl
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I loved it Cheryl. Stay happy and safe.
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This was powerful. Good one!
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Thank you, Mugdha, for your kind and generous comment. I am glad you found it “powerful.” It was written about a relationship when I was very young. All the best! Cheryl
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Beautifully penned ♥️
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Thank you, Shweta. I appreciate your kind comment! Take care, Cheryl
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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Pheonix 😍 A warrior post. I always enjoy warrior posts. 💪❤
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I was thinking of the Greek myth when I wrote the poem, but your comment intrigued me. I looked up “phoenix” and “firebird” and found that it is common to Egyptian, Greek, Slavic, Norse, Russian, Tibetan, Chinese… mythology and Hindu and Christian religions! Phoenix, Arizona, cars, ballets, classical and jazz music, sports teams…are named after it. The mythology and things named for the firebird seem to be very widespread!
Thank you for your kind and thought-provoking comment. I am glad you liked the poem. I hope you are having a great day! Cheryl
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Beautiful.
My pleasure always Cheryl. My days are tiring nowadays and I am happy to have busy days 🙂
Take good care of yourself. Rest a lot. Hugs
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Wonderfully written, Cheryl. Take care.
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Thank you, Murali, for reading and commenting. I am so glad you liked my poem. I hope all is well with you!
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You write so beautifully, thank you for blessing my feed with this wonderful creation 💖
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Thank you, Hannah. It means a lot to me that you like my poem. All the best! Cheryl
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You are very welcome, the pleasure is mine 🌷I look forward to reading more of your incredible pieces 💓
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sounds like a very volatile relationship, one you are better out of .. love your writing Cheryl! Easy to see why you have so many publications 🙂
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Thank you, Kate, for your kind comment. “volatile relationship” Ha, Ha! Too funny! It was a relationship of many years ago that was interesting while it lasted, but didn’t work out! I guess most people have been there.
My books are self-published. I have not experienced any great commercial success. Of course, that was not my main motivation. I wanted to leave a legacy as a teacher and for my children.
I hope all is well. Cheryl
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well it’s good to have it all together and neat, I’m sure they will appreciate it and maybe they will make the fortune from them after your gone … but better if it happened this life 🙂
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Haha! Kate, you are too kind! All the best! Cheryl
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Wonderful poem, really loved it 🙂
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Thank you, Jay, for your very kind and generous comment. I am so happy you enjoyed it! All the best! Cheryl
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I absolutely loved this poem! Phoenixes and Firebirds have always intrigued me with their beauty, grace and power. Astounding.
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Thank you, Rishika, for your generous comment. I too have been intrigued by the legend of the Phoenix since I was very young. I am happy you like the poem. All the best! Cheryl
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