avatarJenine "Jeni" Baines

Summary

The web content presents a poetic reflection on hope and renewal inspired by the mythical Phoenix, accompanied by artwork, and invites readers and poets to join a community of creatives.

Abstract

The article titled "The Phoenix Always Rises" uses the mythos of the Phoenix as a metaphor for hope, suggesting that even in the darkest times, light and life will emerge, reseeding the world with promise. Jenine Bsharah Baines, the author, shares a poem that vividly describes the Phoenix's journey through fire and darkness into rebirth and stars, symbolizing resilience and the perpetual cycle of endings and beginnings. The piece is enriched with captivating images, including a painting of Hope by Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar, and concludes with a call to action for readers and fellow poets to engage with the author's poetic community.

Opinions

  • The author, Jenine Bsharah Baines, expresses gratitude towards collaborators and artists who contribute to the thematic series of prompts, emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary creativity.
  • The article acknowledges the power of myths, presenting them not merely as stories but as truths that inspire and guide human experience.
  • The concept of "Fire" is poetically linked

MYTHS ARE FACT, NOT FABLE

The Phoenix Always Rises

Hope on wings

Image courtesy of Koleida on Pixabay

Blossom, gold spirit Recede, backdrop of spiked blues Fire Phoenix reseeds Red wings parting clouds like seas Black velvet voids promise stars

©Jenine Bsharah Baines 2022

Thank you, Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar, for your lovely painting of Hope…

Painting by Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar

“Fire” may be one syllable, but it can spawn galaxies of protostars. Hope that Light will rise and reseed dark skies yet again.

Thank you, team, at Literary Impulse — Nachi Keta, Elisabeth Khan, Priyanka Srivastava, and Somsubhra Banerjee — for yet another wondrous series of prompts.

Carolyn Riker, Amy Jasek, Pablo Pereyra — wanna join our hopeful community of poets?

Dearest readers sparking my phoenix, thank you. Love.

jeni

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