Tanka Tuesday prompt is the above photo referring to the Phoenix mythology.
Consumed by the flames The silent cry of the soul The mistakes lay on each feather Now burning without care From the ashes Washed from the sins Little by little The sun is rising A display of orange and energy Bringing life to a start
consumed by the flames the silent cry of the soul a breath of the dawn
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Fire both destroys and renews. (K)
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Simply beautiful, Elizabeth. I love the redemption found in your poem.
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Beautiful 💜💜
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Thanks! 🙂
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Wonderfully written, Elizabeth!
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Thanks, Nicole! 🙂
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And so the Phoenix rises – beautiful Elizabeth 🙌
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Thanks, yes, indeed it rises! 🙂
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Wow, I loved this the way you captured the phoenix is breath taking.
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Thanks so much for the wonderful comment! 🙂
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Elizabeth, your descriptions are lovely. You’ve captured the spirit of the Phoenix. 🔥
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Thanks, Colleen! I’m happy you liked it 🙂
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It was just lovely, Elizabeth.
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🙂
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Well done Elizabeth
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Thanks, Sadje! 🙂
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You’re most welcome
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Thanks, Sadje!
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My pleasure
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