On Scarlet Wings

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On Scarlet Wings^

  

In the twilight of life's last tired breath
whereupon our soul prepares for the flight
it's fire and wings that fly us home,yes
a Phoenix rises renewed toward new light
On Scarlet Wings,our spirit soars on high
leaving ashes of mortal death behind
giving up the ghost, when life's course runs dry
'Alas, beauty of peace our soul doth find
No more to suffer Earth's prolonged decree
of life's daily struggles from dawn to dusk
grinding the distance to the ninth degree
a constant state of flux,as live we must

It's a fire and wings that fly us home
On Scarlet Wings,once life's seeds have been sown

 

Reviews

[Mason]

This is a very powerful poem. It has a unique take on the phoenix in symbolism of life and death that I really enjoy. My personal favorite lines, especially when compared, were "No more to suffer Earth's prolonged decree" and "It's a fire and wings that fly us home" that suggest something different than what a phoenix is usually for, which is not just death but most importantly resurrection. Most would interpret the use of a phoenix as returning to life, but you seem to imply that rebirth isn't in mortal life, but in some version of the afterlife that you call "home." That has a bit of a Christianity vibe to it, though I do not know your personal beliefs. Anyway, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for submitting.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks so very much;

[Angelheaded Hipster]

I truly like this...life passing from one generation to another, in such a beautiful fashion....It's so peaceful and the imagery is just lovely.
You do well with these writes....

[TL Boehm]

beautifully crafted sonnet - there are those seeds of plants here in the SW that only germinate when exposed to fire...Ifound the theme therefore resonant.

[CarrieLynn {Chameleon A..]

I loved this! Into the faves it goes! :)

[desertraven]

Keep writing, Fran, we'll keep reading!
Sandra♥

[Robert Luna]

You are always such a pleasure to read. I am never quite sure what I will get when I open up a piece from you. But without fail you always deliver such beautiful words and wonderful imagery. I am definitely a fan of your work.


Great Job!!!!

[Brette Medb]

I really liked this one, it had great imagery and the flow was really well done. Nice job!


Brette

[Captain Blackheart (The..]

A wonderful poem with great imagry....:)

[*~Imperfectly Me~*]

I really like this poem! I love the imagery you use and your vacabulary is amazing!

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Beautiful poem, Fran. Wonderfully penned. GreatWrite

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. debileah