The Spiraling Pheonix
Spiraling upward, the Pheonix can foresee
the struggles of you and me
beyond life’s marquee
is a secret—don’t you agree?
sacred myths hold the key
follow the dance of the bee
life is god’s potpourri
not a spending spree
wake up and drink the tea
from the spiritual tree
take a trip to your inner Waikiki
your soul is the designee
your childhood trauma is the VIP
plant medicine is the referee
get on one knee
prayer and gratitude are love’s sea
there is a fee
if you flee
your life is not leftover debris
don’t be a spiritual absentee
is your soul trapped in ghee
like a dried-out pea
make a plea
to simply be
my beloved thee
he, she, and we
all creatures, I decree
are designated trustee
your heart deserves jubilee
and your soul is meant to be free
~ Derek, France October 20, 2022
