stardust, pennies, & mirrors

there was a first time
the word
L O V E
was used.

ever since,
we’ve been
chasing stardust,
collecting pennies,
& polishing mirrors.

now we know
when the universe ends,
we’ll be ready for curtains
and walk offstage
holding hands.

I am the Phoenix rising

Burn myself into a cinder
I’ll be rising, ever higher
Into fire, wings igniting
Ash is falling, I am rising

Smoke and blood
Snow and ash
Water, fire
Soul and body

I am the Phoenix rising

Star to star
We’ll pay our dues
Then be reborn
And love anew

I am the Phoenix rising