Ode to Phenix

I rose from the ashes
very badly burned 
lungs filled with smoke 
with only myself to blame 
the fire was out of control 
out of my control 
how did it start
was it me who started it 
good questions 
short answer 
I'm not sure 
but I couldn't remain there
now I'm all that remains
so much fire surrounded me 
but it was no match
the fire inside of me 
my will to keep fighting 
that's what saved my life 
my wounds will heal
the scars will tell the story
my story 
of how this fire burns 
not that fire 
but the one in my soul

© 2016