Though ever so tempting,
all lush and lovely
and quietly edged in morose elegance,
the raven's dark allure
is superficial,
boasting only cleverness beneath.
Embrace instead the bold phoenix
for behind her radiant beauty lies
a strength and wisdom
forged by countless paths, tests, and challenges.
When she has reached her limit
and seemingly can bear no more,
her soul shrieks, NO, I will NOT submit!
She ignites by sheer will and fury,
regroups, and starts anew
carrying all that she has learned forward.
You are that strength and light and will.
Own it. You will not falter.

dig that brooding cool
james dean style
laid-back class:
its all good,
do what you gotta do…
hip suave clean,
considerate cool;
breathless wonderment
beauty never taken for granted…
touch of high society:
alittle aloof
alittle cold alittle distant,
razor's edge of
music and angst…
walked on;
used abused
misunderstood.
electric vibe
techno cool.
feel the rhythm;
drown in it…
smooth mask over
molten core:
burning, yearning,
churning soulstorm…
poet's heart,
musician's tongue;
dark, emotional,
radiating intellect…
i would lose myself
in your eyes.
dig that brooding cool
all-your-own-style
laid-back class:
do what you gotta do,
its all good