phoenix: rising

as the great phoenix touches ground, it heaved a heavy sigh, and collapsed to the ground. after the long tumultous battle, he'd won..but not for long. his tail has lost its shine.. and the glowing heart is slowly fading away. barely crawling for another two more steps, he'd finally given up..

within moments, the phoenix was reduced to ashes. gloom was in the air, as the phoenix was no longer there..the world has lost its shining star. the great victor is now dead. but deep within the pile of ashes, there lay a small glimmer of hope. the shining heart was still there, gathering itself. small streams of hot, glowing, blood encases the heart, growing larger and larger by the minute..

hours had passed, and now, the heart of the phoenix was encapsulated entirely. small pulses of light could be seen, but never matching its full glory. however, only time will tell if the heart could see another valiant bearer. deep within the case, the heart sees none, feels none, taste none and experiences nothing. but then, small swirls of form could be seen. barely visible, but certainly there...giving back life to the glorious king of birds, protector of earth.

gradually, nurtured by the elements, the phoenix redeveloped in its case. neither rain nor sunshine poses any threat to the egg. people have been waiting, praying, and anticipating the rebirth of the fallen. they believe, soon, the glorious phoenix will soar the skies again...

and true to the people's believe, soon wasn't too far. 3 years have passed, and now, the eggs were showing signs of cracks. the phoenix was ready. receiving the last amount of nurturing energy from gaia, the phoenix slowly cocked its head towards the shell, and before long, found the very crack that will open himself to the brand new world, again.

alas, upon sunset of that fateful day, the egg finally cracked open, and the phoenix was reborn!! feeling the soft wind on it's cheek, the phoenix let out it's first cry. so beautiful was his voice, so majestic, so powerful.. and yes, so full of grace and hope. like pandora's box, the birth of the phoenix resonated across the people. no more crying, no more anxious waiting, no more constant sorry, as the phoenix was back on earth again...

hope, love and joy filled the air, as the phoenix straighten its crown and looked upon the people. regaining his steps, the phoenix then spread open its wings, crimson and fiery, illuminating the distance.. and upon the scarlet body of the mighty king, the glowing heart rests proudly. hidden by the soft plum, yet shining from within, the glowing heart has once again created the perfect bearer, greater, stronger and wiser in time..

before long, the ancient call from the holy see could be heard. With great force, the phoenix took to the air. soaring high, the phoenix appeared like a great ball of fire, but gentle enough to not even scorch the skin of the people.. turning its gaze back at the people, the phoenix let out another cry before heading off to the holy see.. to the land of the ancients.

[tbc]

in case u are reading this, don't bother analysing. just enjoy. or just forget about it!!