I Rise

Held it together for quite a while this time,
But life came around and took a lick.
The one you trust will leave you ashes.
But, I forgot, I am the Phoenix.

Lying, un-stirred by the breath of anyone living.
Dry, stale, filthy, a pile of ashes,
But, oh yes, I am the Phoenix.
The fucking queen of detachment!

Well-versed in failing at this life,
So why is it still so hard to say goodbye?
Because I am the mother fucking Phoenix
And still must fall to filthy ash before I rise.

And so the fake smiles fall away.
I'm left behind, as you fall into the mix.
You laugh, you blame, you hate, you point.
But, you forgot, I am the Phoenix.

So take your selfishness and heartlessness,
Take all of these god damned wasted tries,
And know you stunned me....stung me deep....
But, like always, one day, I will rise.