I wrote Phoenix in 1988, 20 years old. Despite the painful human experience of hurt and betrayal, the soul remains undiminished. The Phoenix rises again from the ashes. Compare this poem to Ascension, written in 2023, with its message of hope and rebirth.
I know now
That you don’t care.
The betrayal
The hurt
The breaking down of
Rationality –
Yet what do I care?
I’ll move on
I always do
I always have.
I am strong now
I always was –
In spite of the tears
And the softness
I was never
Completely broken.
I never have been
I never will be.
I shall rise
Time and again
To greet the morning rays
To rejoice in the birth
Of yet another day.
For I was blessed
With the gift
Of resurrection
And no crucifixion
Shall ever be my last.
I shall always move on
Alone and yet at peace
With my ancient wisdom
And youthful hope
To keep my cause alive.
My cause
Shall protect me
And if I should die
For my cause
I shall never die again.
You have betrayed me –
But what do I care?
You betray yourself –
You shall never rise again.
Vanita Shukla Hork, 1988
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So sad… Still, hopeful!
A beautiful poem Vanita ❤️
KK
Thank you so much, Kacey! I’m so happy you visited my blog and liked this poem 🙏🙏🙏❤
Angry, defiant and bloodied, this 20 year old was unbowed and undefeated with heartfelt words. Lovely poem, Vanita.
Thank you so much, Steve, I’m truly honoured 🙏🙏🙏
Realization, hurt, indifference, strength, defiance, rising, soaring… so many emotions run through you. So many run through me when reading this. It takes courage to lay yourself so bare. It’s raw. It’s beautiful.
Thank you so much, Jill! I’m very honoured and grateful🙏🙏🙏🌷