[Julie Steiner]

Very effective poem, Ralph. I love the idea of ashes and rebirth in this context.

Glad you are on the mend!

[N. Matheson]

The imagery is stunning for me, and the alliterative patterns as well. "Flaming wings embraced my lungs" has to be my favorite line, as it paints such a vivid picture. That said, I also struggled to have the meter worked out and I couldn't really gauge it for the life of me.

Also, hope you're feeling better. Must have been a harrowing experience.