Alone by Robbie Cheadle

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Alone

I stand alone, small but determined

Beating out the flames of human catastrophe

Which burn my ordinary day to ashes

Then scatter indifferently on the winds of anguish and despair

No mythical bird rises dramatically

Stepping magically from the glowing embers

To grant me mental steel girders of fortitude

Bequeathing supernatural healing powers to my helpless hands

Undoing the clenched fists that help me stay upright

Alone, I must engage with my internal generals

Formulate strategies to engage this unwanted enemy

Alone, I plan my defence and mobilise my armies

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When my life ignites

Burning right down to ashes

I always rebuild

Emerging cleansed and refreshed

From the Phoenix inferno

© Robbie Cheadle

Robbie Cheadle

Award-winning, bestselling author Robbie Cheadle has published thirteen children’s books and three poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies. Robbie also has two novels published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name. The ten Sir Chocolate children’s picture books, co-authored by Robbie and Michael Cheadle, are written in sweet, short rhymes which are easy for young children to follow and are illustrated with pictures of delicious cakes and cake decorations. Each book also includes simple recipes or biscuit art directions, which children can make under adult supervision. Robbie’s blog includes recipes, fondant and cake artwork, poetry, and book reviews. https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/. Robbie Cheadle’s books are available here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robbie-Cheadle/author/

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