A Phoenix Sunrise

     Many a long year I was content in my discontent. Better off  alone then to burden another with my misfortune. To fully understand my plight would require us to delve the depths of time back to when my curse began. Of course, that would only be the end of an even longer story.

     Where I'll pick up is the day she walked into my life. Literally!  For years I'd been consumed in my own affairs, oblivious to the world in my self imposed exile. Then one late summer day, a knock at the door. When it opened my entire world would change.

     She came in the form of a slender, golden maned elf. Emerald eyed. Cool as a sea breeze and confident as you please. Posture perfect with the grace and stride of a cat. The scent of honeysuckle lingered in her wake. This is how she presented herself to the world.

     Instantly intrigued. I tried not to stare as I watched her. All of a sudden my curse became a charm. Her heart's pounding. I hear the broken pieces jingle in her chest. Her legs quiver like a new born  fawn .She hides it well enough. I'm the only one who'd notice.

     Her aura slumped around her like like a drab, tattered cloak, trailing out behind her heels. Most oftenthese are ominous signs of the weak. Except for one oddity. She still shines as brightly as a polished gem in the rays of  the sun. She has come from a long fought battle! Now I seeher weariness not as frailty but a monument to her strength of character. It's been so long since I've seen any of her kind. Do I trust my dulled senses and believe? I hope she'll stay a while. I have to get to know her.

to be continued.....