The Lust and Hunger of the Phoenix

Posted on June 30, 2011 | 30 Comments

Does the Phoenix feel the pull of the fire?
As the ashes draw flesh and feathers together
The image of flight has the Phoenix fixed
On the thermals of lust and wonder

Fully engaged he shoots with flames trailing
Straight towards the thermals to scan for his first lover
Looking over the skies he sees a dove and dives
Upon catching the dove he drives home his seed

Then as the dove reaches ecstasy she bursts into flames
As the Phoenix slowly circles his way to the rocks below
The dove just burns away and upon landing
He begins to strip the cooked dove of its tender flesh

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30 responses to “The Lust and Hunger of the Phoenix”

tess kincaid | June 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM | Reply

I’m glad the dove was cooked.

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- booguloo | June 30, 2011 at 11:28 AM | Reply
  
  Almost used a goose.. really I did.. smiles..
  
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Fiducia | June 30, 2011 at 11:04 AM | Reply

Always heard that the Phoenix burns and rises…but I like this touch to the story…lust and hunger of the Phoeniz itself..well portrayed and thought of words:)

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- booguloo | June 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM | Reply
  
  If he’s just going to get burn out, he should have some fun and food.
  
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CC Champagne | July 1, 2011 at 1:58 PM | Reply

Raw, emotional… And my first thought? Oh, my God! *smile* Brilliant!

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- booguloo | July 2, 2011 at 10:03 AM | Reply
  
  Glad you liked it!
  
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Jingle | July 4, 2011 at 1:26 PM | Reply

you are quite creative these days.
amazing write.
Happy Potluck!

🙂

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- booguloo | July 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM | Reply
  
  Let’s hope it keeps going. The ink appears to be drying out..
  
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mindlovemisery | July 4, 2011 at 11:55 PM | Reply

Intense and beautiful imagery!

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- booguloo | July 5, 2011 at 3:50 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks!
  
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Jeanie McBain | July 5, 2011 at 2:13 AM | Reply

Lovely visuals with this nicely written piece

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- booguloo | July 5, 2011 at 3:44 AM | Reply
  
  I appreciate your visit and your comments.
  
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Jo Bryant | December 28, 2011 at 1:10 PM | Reply

a very creative piece

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- booguloo | December 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks Jo. Brought it back from June. One of my few free verse poems.
  
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Life: Between the lines | December 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM | Reply

the beauty to flight is pressure against all odds, to rise is tough, you have to push real hard so plenty of constraints along the way 🙂 xxxxxx

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- booguloo | December 28, 2011 at 4:30 PM | Reply
  
  I’m flapping my gums faster than my wings at times. smile…
  
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Natalie | December 28, 2011 at 3:51 PM | Reply

very romantic or empowering story,
well done in poetic form,

Happy Rally.
Thanks for the support.

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- booguloo | December 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks Natalie for the visit and the comments.
  
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becca givens | December 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM | Reply

Enjoyed reading this a second time as well as the first time … Happy New Year!!

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- booguloo | December 28, 2011 at 9:34 PM | Reply
  
  Then thanks again! And Happy New Year to you too.
  
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Chevrefeuille | December 29, 2011 at 12:25 AM | Reply

Awesome poem. Wish you all the best for 2012 and … have a lot of inspiration.

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- booguloo | December 29, 2011 at 4:25 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks and let me mirror those thought for the New Year!
  
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The Happy Amateur | December 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM | Reply

Some sexist Phoenix! Well, I suppose every Phoenix must have his day, too. Thank you, I enjoyed it!
Happy New Year!

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- booguloo | December 30, 2011 at 1:10 PM | Reply
  
  I’m sorry I guess he is. He just has needs… Happy New Year to you as well. Smiles..
  
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Wander | December 31, 2011 at 2:20 AM | Reply

I liked this one…kinda disturbing

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- booguloo | December 31, 2011 at 6:44 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks for the comment and the visit.
  
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dsnake1 | December 31, 2011 at 3:15 PM | Reply

i would never imagine a phoenix doing that, but then you’re so creative with words. 🙂

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- booguloo | December 31, 2011 at 4:22 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I did take it beyond the normal scope of imagination but, you never hear how the Phoenix survives and I was feeling sadistic that day.
  
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The Happy Amateur | December 31, 2011 at 4:31 PM | Reply

When I saw ‘Done’ next to your name, I thought it was another title of your poem, a reference to that dove ‘cooked’ or ‘done!’ Then I realized it was actually about the comments submitted 🙂 Have a Happy New Year!

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- booguloo | December 31, 2011 at 4:34 PM | Reply
  
  “Well” Done… smiles… Thanks Sasha and you have a happy New Year too!
  
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