The brave as a girl, a story of the firebird (ongoing)

introduction. Tales are a legacy opened to innovation... I truly like poetry , I do think it is pure state of magic in the human soul, reviving the inner child within all of us.The inner child who is sometimes revolted, loving , bewildered and tries to escape the reasonable self of adulthood, indispensable adulthood which is nevertheless not a closed entity but an ongoing process, a timeless dawn. I am now into a new , introspective and long term writing project which is a travel through mind and psyche. A travel through tales. A travel which aims to respond to innerness when craves widely the call for vastness. Is our soul the widest space? Part I The story of the young maiden traveling through a tale. I will never let anyone insult my moral dignity again in the future, no matter how much I may love. The naive girl I am is dying, definitely dying . I know today that life gives the wisest lessons and I am now fortunately anewed. Life is like a phoenix, a bird made of fire feathers which insufflates holy waters to each weeping soul, whilst whispering that no mind, no soul, no heart, can ever be named worthless-. Life is a neverending quest which can lead you everywhere but not to get lost on the way, do not lose your self worth, because it is where all starts. My soulful journey thus began as I'm walking on damp roads where dewy drops had crystallized early as if to dazzle my eyes. Lights of a fair Byzantine sun melt silky flakes in a vast woven- like sky. A gentle and sudden scent of cinnamon caresses the air, while is falling unexpectedly in the palm of my hand, a feather laced in gold. My heart jumps out of surprise and so strong is my uplift that I find myself now bewildered. What should I do? The horizon is here unraveled.I will take a liking in jumping in its flow as If I could fly and strengthen.Fanged- like fears will not darken my way and my legs will not crumble out of terror. "What stir your mind so much ,young maiden?" " Who talked to me, Who are you?" " I am the wolf. I am the guide through the Strands of Life .I am a friend of the Fates". " Why did you come to me?" " You're on a way to the vale opening to the lights of white dust. Vast and endlessly sparkling , they will burn your eyes." "I do not want my eyes to be burned for my sake not that!" "Follow me." I followed the grey creature until we arrived at a cold abandoned rock. The wolf jumped on the rock and with a rare force destroyed the top of it.He took something in his mouth that was immediately laid next to me, extremely cautiously. Colours began to gleam through mirages and drumming noises. "This is the golden gem." said the wolf. "The only thing which will protect you from blindness, but it holds a spell you are not allowed to break." "What should I do?" "The gem is covered with silver leaf. Never remove it and never let it be removed by anybody" "Why?" "You can not touch the gem uncovered If you do so, your heart will be stopped by the Chime of Sorrow." "Will the gem help me to find the firebird?" " The golden gem is the essence of the firebird . Its emerald beams lead to the river of boreal waters." The wolf disappeared in a flash of wild flickering light. Emerald beams? I asked myself.I took the gem and turned it against a wall of whirling snow. I stepped back immediatly.The beams which seemed to weave endlessy were now still and in the heart of the brightest snow were shaped the shades of a princess. The princess said to me: "Be careful, The wolf always lies, he will not lead you anywhere, he can only lead you to death.You are young , too young to die " but, the spell? The leaf?" "Look at the gem, closely." I looked at the gem, the princess was right, there was no silver leaf. She continued: "The Chime of Sorrow was tuned by the jealous wolf to stop any hearts seeking for the firebird . You will have to destroy the Chime of Sorrow and reestablish the Chime of Love, Life and Dignity. But you will have to fight the wolf " I was looking at the snow, the princess was ethereal , swiftly talking, as she leant on emerald lights. I felt ready to fight, no one could ever stop the course of life, no one could destroy the firebird 's infinite harmony Part II I I was spending this restless night walking through dark frost, so dark that I did not see the wolf coming close to me. Fair maiden you betrayed me."said the wolf in an enraged voice. I saw the somber shadow jumping at my neck,tearing it to shreds. I felt my soul and mind fading away, I could only see crows flying around.I just had the strengh to whisper in a last sigh "Golden gem, activate yourself please save my soul, save my soul." I heard the voice of the princess suddendly saying: "Crow, go to the river of boreal waters, find me some water's sources, fair ,grey, still , sparkling, hot or cold find me some water . In my dark slumber I was craving for light to see.The voice had just disappered. I looked at the sky, clouds had become a fire so brightly flying and screeching.I saw the crow coming back, drops of water were poured all over my body and through my bones, healing my wounds and soothing my deadly -like thirst .I heard the voice once again: "You are now cured. Go far away beyond the rivers of boreal streams and find a magic orchard.Be careful, you will have to be ready to fight . The wolf is still on your way." Thus I was on my legs and on my way again. I started walking through the early dawning of the day.The horizon , dressed in a soft orange glow was playing with early flakes of snow. I heard steps swiftly in motion. A golden-maned horse was running through the new morning .It slowed and raised. I approached the horse and gently caressed its bright coat. This creature so beautifully robed in gold was now swirling again in its dances and folly. This horse was the seed of untamable wilderness . I felt it would lead me far, far away . I jumped on its back and said" Golden -maned horse ,carry me beyond to the river of boreal waters. Lead me to a princely orchard" The horse started walking. I could see frozen hills, white shaded trees and rivers so still clothed in ivory. I watched the sky. Clouds slightly flaxen, joined sheens of blue, infinite sheens of blue. Is the heart a vast sky? Is love a vast sky when it is so deep and infinite too? As I was looking straight ahead, I saw a green and open field crossed by roads on which snow had been strangely avoided.In the middle of the meadow stood a pillar.Letters were carved on the it:" If you go straight on this road you will be cold and hungry, if you go to the right, you will be safe, but your horse will die. If you go to the left your horse will be safe, but you will die." I did not know where to go, and as I was staring and thinking, the wolf came to me again . The magic gem suddendly sparkled.I could recognize the voice of the princess. "Go straight on and fight the wolf, if you win the fight, the wolf will lead you to the firebird and the harmony could be reestablished. If you loose the fight, you will vanish forever"I approached the enraged wolf and fought, I fought and bled. I talked to the grey creature: " I will not let you kill me and I will not let you destroy the firebird's harmony" The creature replied: "You will be safe but your horse will die" The wolf jumped on the golden- maned horse,taking its life away. My tears were hot and bitter but I had to stay brave. "Wolf, lead me to the orchard now" "A promise is a promise" he replied. I followed him and, for days ,I walked again into an endless iced kingdom . Lakes were like marbled rays made out of billion frozen stars. Part III. I just had some rest. I awakened, this morning seemed so different.The snow had gone, instead I could see thick grass, so green! Mosaics of wild flowers so fresh and colourful enlightened beautiful, princely apple trees. A river swirled near by.Was not this harmony?As I was daydreaming, a dazzling golden light suddenly met my eyes.