―――――― ❀ ser·en·dip·i·ty /ˌserənˈdipədē/ noun the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. ❀ ―――――― . . . [ the phoenix's fall ] . . . the ravens doused the flames it hissed and crackled but refused to give up. a terrible cry shrill in the night as the phoenix lay limp. "mark my words," the firebird announced angry and upset and sad "you will rue the day i had fallen." he said, hurt by both water and words then the phoenix burned to ashes the ravens whooped with glee unaware of the pulsing egg nestled within. . . . [ horizon ] . . . Over the horizon, there it was A fiery sphere descending below Specks of glitter in the sky Though, they are anything but Little critters glowing bright Fireflies are what they’re called By those who frolic around In the night, without a care I wonder, could we reach the sky? And pluck the glitter one by one Until they all fall And there is no more light Although, perhaps, that would make them sad The only ones who live here, that is. . . . [ winter's arrival ] . . . The beauty of fall turned and faded into a cool winter evening. . . . [ special night ] . . . The sky is a special place. When lights turn off and People go to sleep, Glittering gems sparkle A bove those who chose To stay awake this one night. . . . [ cloud and sun ] . . . the gently floating cloud high above the treeline part ways, just a bit to make space for the sun the sun thanked it with joy profusely, i might add the cloud returned a smile reassuring, and kind from that day on, they were forever, whenever one had called for help the other would arrive . . . [ guilt ] . . . eternal screaming wails and cries haunting his every breath distant memories kind and sweet haunting his every thought past reminiscing dark and cold haunting his every pulse it was all his fault every and all haunting his very soul. . . . ❀ ―――――― © hoshiix – rei ――― 04.12.2024 ― [ please do not steal my work. ask for permission before anything. ]