On Scarlet Wings

On Scarlet Wings

A Poem by Fran Marie
"

sonnet

"

On Scarlet Wings^

  

In the twilight of life's last tired breath
whereupon our soul prepares for the flight
it's fire and wings that fly us home,yes
a Phoenix rises renewed toward new light
On Scarlet Wings,our spirit soars on high
leaving ashes of mortal death behind
giving up the ghost, when life's course runs dry
'Alas, beauty of peace our soul doth find
No more to suffer Earth's prolonged decree
of life's daily struggles from dawn to dusk
grinding the distance to the ninth degree
a constant state of flux,as live we must

It's a fire and wings that fly us home
On Scarlet Wings,once life's seeds have been sown




 

© 2010 Fran Marie


My Review

Would you like to review this Poem?
Login | Register




Featured Review

This is a very powerful poem. It has a unique take on the phoenix in symbolism of life and death that I really enjoy. My personal favorite lines, especially when compared, were "No more to suffer Earth's prolonged decree" and "It's a fire and wings that fly us home" that suggest something different than what a phoenix is usually for, which is not just death but most importantly resurrection. Most would interpret the use of a phoenix as returning to life, but you seem to imply that rebirth isn't in mortal life, but in some version of the afterlife that you call "home." That has a bit of a Christianity vibe to it, though I do not know your personal beliefs. Anyway, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for submitting.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

  Fran Marie

9 Years Ago

Thanks so very much;



Reviews

dear Fran... On Scarlet Wings... we rise above to higher spheres
perhaps with tears to cleanse our soul. Yes, we have sown our seeds
and gathered weeds to show the beauty of our deeds. We danced among
flowers and sang with the birds... now we venture into the great beyond.
A beautiful poem that we can treasure. truly, Pat

Posted 4 Years Ago


  Fran Marie

4 Years Ago

Thanks Pat ..yes indeed we have sown seeds and then some..and the great beyond seems closer each day.. read more
Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

You are welcome dear friend. as ever, Pat
Congrats on your win, Fran Marie, for a very beautiful and 'soulful' poem, one that reads almost like a hymn.

Posted 5 Years Ago


  Fran Marie

5 Years Ago

Thanks Nolo, so vey much appreciate..
i especially loved the last sentance
beautiful poem thanks so much
for entry into my competition.
well done!

Posted 5 Years Ago


  Fran Marie

5 Years Ago

Thanks Julie.so much foe reviewing my poem..I so appreciate and enjoy participating in your contest... read more
I like this poem. It's touching and a great interpretation of death.
Well done.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Thanks for entering this in my little competition. It wouldn't be fair to comment now but I will after the contest has ended.
regards. Clive

Posted 9 Years Ago


This is a very powerful poem. It has a unique take on the phoenix in symbolism of life and death that I really enjoy. My personal favorite lines, especially when compared, were "No more to suffer Earth's prolonged decree" and "It's a fire and wings that fly us home" that suggest something different than what a phoenix is usually for, which is not just death but most importantly resurrection. Most would interpret the use of a phoenix as returning to life, but you seem to imply that rebirth isn't in mortal life, but in some version of the afterlife that you call "home." That has a bit of a Christianity vibe to it, though I do not know your personal beliefs. Anyway, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for submitting.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

  Fran Marie

9 Years Ago

Thanks so very much;
Genius work, i really liked the style of writing, i wish i could had a touch of it.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

  Fran Marie

9 Years Ago

Thanks so vey much;
A very beautiful poem, i just absolutely love it....

Posted 10 Years Ago


beatiful poem. Thanks for sharing

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


First Page first
Previous Page prev
1
Share This
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Request Read Request
Add to Library My Library
Subscribe Subscribe


Stats

1724 Views
50 Reviews
Rating
Shelved in 1 Library
Added on February 23, 2008
Last Updated on March 27, 2010

Author

  Fran Marie
Fran Marie

Paris, KY



About
object width="480" height="385"> more..

Writing
Noel Noel

A Poem by Fran Marie



Related Writing

People who liked this story also liked..