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Phone call Phoenix’s rebirth

Can you reach me by a far away telephone booth? The haiku challenge of earth, fire, air and water. DHMIS tribute poetry

By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Red escaping, trying to reach his family trapped inside of a time loop

Air

Wind dies as I scream,

This house is depriving us of air

(I love you)

Red and Duck in the dark, trying to express themselves (not my art)

***

Earth

Why can’t you answer?

The signal is cut, grounded

Earth trembles, I run.

***

Fire

The fire swallowed you up,

I’m stuck inside the empty volcano.

***

Water

I could die in water,

As long as I hold you

Reborn, Adam’s Ale.

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About the Creator

Melissa Ingoldsby

My work:

Patheos,

The Job, The Space Between Us, Green,

The Unlikely Bounty, Straight Love, The Heart Factory, The Half Paper Moon, I am Bexley and Atonement by JMS Books

Silent Bites by Eukalypto

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  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Splendid 💕💖😊

  • Wowww, this was just so magnetic, your words seemed to pull me into it's depths! Loved this so much!

  • That is very deep Melissa.

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  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Beautiful piece, Melissa. Well done.

  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    It felt like a story playing out which is really amazing based on how few words are there. I liked the nod to the show too :) Great work!

  • Geemaneee! So many great lines!!

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Wow! This is so creative and unique, Melissa! I really love your approach here. 😍❤️

  • I love your words sis

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