Raging “Phoenix” came
Spewing mouthfuls of flame
At equally fierce “Luwu”.

Little tiger did not back down.
Rising temper and bad ***
Hurling fire whence it came.

"It matters not you are who!”
With cheeky tongue and sass
“I will never take the blame!"

Phoenix’s eyes narrowed
Body coiled and vigilant
Mouth venting fire petulant.

She lashed
He darted
She fired
He dodged

Neither giving ground
Hurling flames
Delivering pain

Then “Earth” came
Rock solid and calm
Tender yet strong

Holding little tiger
Soothing pride
No need to hide

Gazing at Phoenix
We’ve been through this before
Not a word more

Her eyes aflame
Hurling angry cinders
His dance would not splinter

Steadfast as stone
Flowing like water
Loving like flower

With caring eyes
And deep penetrating voice
He held them

I see you both
It was merely a miss
We can do this