The phoenix's intent

The phoenix intends to die before the mirror, 
its vanity endless, blackberry eyes sharpened by glowing flame
ruthlessly chasing a forever love
a creature of Narcissus
As it has no lover, no Echo to call it back,
satiated by self-hoarded glory, pampered beauty withers
and turns black

 
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    chemically bloated with sweetener
    until the silver edges and feminine handle are sticky with syrup

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