I fall through the hidden veil

My joy bursting like a bubble

Burst by fear’s sharp needle 

Cries echo through the cavern

Unheard by the world above

Sink into the ground

Sorrow washes over me in waves

Slowly drowning 

I burn in the eternal flame 

But a light in the distance

Brings me to my feet

Its pulsing glow calls to me

“It’s time to tell the world what you see”

I threw off layers of helplessness

Weighing me down

There was something I could do

Strode up to the pedestal

Grabbed the mic 

Deep breaths, the audience before me

I spoke, deep tones ringing through

Hushed silence

Each word saying its own story

Stories about injustice, betrayal, tragedy

Stories of heroes, common people

Seeing the world and fighting to fix its mistakes

Heroes like me

My story bringing gasps of horror and tears of joy

I fought through the blockade they built

Rose stronger from the ashes

I am the Phoenix

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