This poem is for Adriana and Maureen for the beta- reading . And for Alexa who truly is a phoenix in her own right. Standard disclaimers yadda- yadda.
Weep Not, Rachel
by Riana
weep not, Rachel
tears of mourning for
yourself
though sorrows lay heavily on your soul
more than any child
should know
you will rise,
radiant out of the ashes,
brighter than
any mortal sun
weeping tears of morning,
new hope so fresh it burns
hot
in your soul like the fire of a new born
star.