here I am…
standing in the ashes…
of what you thought burnt to the ground
but for one tiny detail…
you might have won
thing is this…
the only thing you burned…
was a bridge
I remain…though changed
and you no longer have access
you are no rival…
for the fires I’ve survived
a tiny spark in an airless room…
that’s you
though you tried to incinerate what once was…
I rise again
from the ash of my past
returning in a new shape…
reborn into a stronger me
and that was your biggest mistake…
thinking you could destroy…
a future me
oh baby…
you never stood a chance…
there aren’t enough matches for that
Incredible! Of scars still worn, but mending , leaving no threads of sorrow to spool tomorrow.
Thank you 😊
Damn..Willow “the only thing you burned… was a bridge.. I remain” That statement right there is power. love it
Thank you, Fia 😊
The cycle of love, Love’s Phoenix, tight
Thank you 😊
Straight {from the ash}
Pure dopeness!!
Much respect
Naaj
😂 Hah! 😂 Nice reference! She had some spunk…still does! Thank you, Naaj 😊
I love this revenge piece!
It’s bold, daring and powerful.
I embrace your inner strength throughout the stanzas.
I’m totally hooked…
Thank you, Rosie 😊
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.
You perfectly nailed how I was feeling when I wrote this! Thank you, Thomas 😊
Cowards die a thousand times but the courageous only once.
Courage you don’t lack and that is reflected in this uplifting piece.
🙏🙏🙏
Thank you, Peter 😊
hello beautiful Willow I don’t know who is trolling you but this is badass ❤️
He is of no consequence now. Thank you, Brenda 🧡
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
Maybe we could have hot cocoa with our flaming marshmallows? I got lots of kindling over here. Keep bringing the marshmallows. We’re good for a long while, my friend 😊
I concur with Fia when I say Damn! The power and freedom in this is palpable! Damning and wonderful. One hell of a read!
Sometimes you just gotta leave them smoldering. Thank you, Brandon 😊