The Phoenix

The Phoenix

By- Anubha Mamgain

Bound in the prison of my own making.

Desperate for a breath? A gasp?

I’d rather live my truth,

Than act out your lies.

Done waiting for a saviour

Who ain’t coming to my rescue.

But who can save me 

from the despair of my own making?

Want to let go, let it crumble and fall.

I set the castle on flame

And free myself from the shame.

I Burn up. I burn out.

And from the ashes of my pain,

I rise up like a Phoenix

& reclaim my space.

P.C- Anubha M