The Phoenix Is A Narcissistic Fool

The Phoenix is a narcissistic fool
Rising again to fall into descent.
All that he loves will fall into a pool
Of mortal pain and endless loneliness.
He will not die, yet cannot pull away
From a cruel life doomed to repetition;
Instead, he comes to live another day
Where dreams never bloom into fruition,
Yet, all who see him can't help but admire
His courage to live a life all alone;
And at his end, he burns inside the fire
Of life and death, arising from the bones
And ashes of his past mortality,
Living life by feeding on our pity.

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

The phoenix has always astounded me. In astrology, the Phoenix is the final transformation of one born under the sign: Scorpio(me). It seems, to me, that the phoenix is doomed by life and death. He resurrects himself, only to come back alone. Rather astounding, yet narcissistic. Just like me. I found this picture and thought it represented what I wanted better than the others.

Reviews

[Fragilebrokendreams]

I think this really explains the inner struggle that a phoenix could be presented with when living his way of life.

[Lily Mae]

Oh you know I'd like this one :) xx

[realmwriter]

Very cool write. I've never thought of the Phoenix as narcissitic but I can see where your coming from. At any rate I admire the courage of the Phoenix to face the fire, not that he has any choice mind you but to me it is still courageous none the less! Great write!