Phoenix Poem by Ima Ryma

The Phoenix be a bird of myth,
A great bird of paradise who
Lives for many centuries with
Feathers of red and yellow hue.
When this Phoenix lifespan is done
This great bird builds its sacred nest,
And there awaits until the sun
Rises to give a fiery rest,
Sending a spark to light the fire,
Consuming the Phoenix in flame.
For resurrection to inspire
Human hearts, the Phoenix became.

From the ashes a short time when
The Phoenix bird does rise again.