This tells the reader what you mean but with finesse. Love it

For some reason I was compelled to read this from beginning to end, and then reverse from the end to the beginning. The choice of words in this hook the reader so well. Short yes, but sweet. And done with skill and vivid imagery.

Beautifully penned, Willow. Into the book it belongs! This a magnificent little write here my friend. I mean I really dig the wordplay and imagery. Next level good. Appreciate you.

Damian

Damn..Willow “the only thing you burned… was a bridge.. I remain” That statement right there is power. love it

The cycle of love, Love’s Phoenix, tight

Straight {from the ash}
Pure dopeness!!

Much respect

Naaj

I love this revenge piece!

It’s bold, daring and powerful.

I embrace your inner strength throughout the stanzas.

I’m totally hooked…

There’s a grit here that tastes like smoke and victory—scorched bridges and unbroken will.
I love how it doesn’t just rise from ashes; it struts, unafraid, daring the past to even try again.

Cowards die a thousand times but the courageous only once.
Courage you don’t lack and that is reflected in this uplifting piece.
🙏🙏🙏

hello beautiful Willow I don’t know who is trolling you but this is badass ❤️

Powerfully penned, Willow. Into the book it belongs! Excellent write but I expect nothing less from you my friend, and you always deliver the goods. The grit as Thomas put it, is chef’s kiss.. You hit this one out of the park! Like a phoenix you have risen from the ashes. I like in the movie “Death To Smoochy” when the one guy said: “I’ve risen like a beautiful Phoenix, or some other town in Arizona!” lol. I’ll get more marshmallows for the bonfire my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

Thank you 😊

I concur with Fia when I say Damn! The power and freedom in this is palpable! Damning and wonderful. One hell of a read!

I can identify with this being I’m turning 64 soon. Life is how you look at it. Your strength in this shows your positive view about yourself. That’s called wisdom. Great writing, Willow.

Ahh but the mind is a fearsomely powerful weapon we often use against ourselves. Thank you, Peter

I never thought I’d be one to age gracefully. When I was young I thought for sure I’d fight it tooth and claw. But here I am, looking backwards and smiling forward. I don’t know what the days will bring, but I know what the years have brought. I’ll face them with a cup of something hot and a determination to make the best of them. Thank you, my friend

Thank you, Thomas 😊