poetry by Zerayn D.
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Ascension of the Flames- Canto 8
Mute The phoenix wonders, lost in thought,what mind the man of diamonds brought,in antagonizing silence full of weight,it whispered low, compelled by fate: “When will you speak your mind at last,dear soul I watch as moments pass?We watch each other… Continue reading
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Ascension of the Flames- Canto 7
This Heart is Fainting I see his character slowly unfold,the man of diamonds, his heart turns cold,it intensifies the flames I carry,and with it, his dark sides grow more scary. His silence brings boredom and dismay,his frequent frowns dim diamonds’… Continue reading
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Red Sunrise
Reached a fringe with ten thousand steps,Counting minutes, the ball of fire emerged,It rose high above clouds like a skep,Its warm redness made the still boats urged. I paused to stand in the red sunrays,I witnessed the waves march to… Continue reading
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Ascension of the Flames- Canto 6
The Mystery of the Heart His silence stirs the Phoenix’s flame,dry skin, bright diamonds, dulling the same,boredom lingers where fire should burn,ignoring the details, he’ll never learn. He seeks to be opened, like pages to read,but the cover stays closed,… Continue reading
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Ascension of the Flames- canto 5
The Coldness of a Man’s Heart Gazing afar, the phoenix does sigh,Recalling the cuckoo’s mournful cry.Once deceived by the coldest prey,The cuckoo weeps for man’s cold display. A man once sought a warm embrace,From a woman he yearned to trace.But… Continue reading
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Thinker
What is one word that describes you? Abstract Thinker Once I was called a thinker,A bright thought from my teacher,Then I asked myself a query,“Do I just spend time being dreary?” No, I don’t waste time sitting still,I sit with… Continue reading
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Ascension of the Flames- Canto 3
The Phoenix has spoken I am forged in the fiery blaze,A cuckoo’s cry in sorrow’s haze.With every breath, I rise and soar,My wings ignite, the woodland will roar.Through searing heat, I will take flight,And scorch this land with endless might.If… Continue reading
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Ascension of the Flames- Canto 2
Where the Phoenix shall rise The eagle mourned through months of loss,the cuckoo lynched, a cruel emboss,ruthless avifauna’s made him bled,in his old nest, now stained with blood. Blood and feathers marked the ground,the remnants of a murder profound,until summer’s… Continue reading
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Unveiling Love: A Poetic Reflection
The speaker reflects on their indifference towards a man they once perceived as a mere illusion. With changing seasons, they realize his genuine warmth and long to deepen their connection and understanding of him. Continue reading
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A Cuckoo Found Home 9
The Last Sight as the sun dips below the sky, the eagle takes flight,spying prey in the valley, it’s a grand sight,in a distant river, where nature flourishes,a place of endless bounties, it’s lush and luxurious,this oasis of abundance attracts… Continue reading
Per-nal 