Prevent
"It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them"
- Benjamin Franklin
When the phoenix rises from his ashes,
He reminds the world of her clashes.
But he brings a bright light of hope,
A rising sun that glides along the slope.
When the dragon roars and bares his teeth,
He reminds the world of the fire underneath.
But he brings a great revelation,
A dawning realization that there is a destination.
When the wolf pounces on his prey,
He reminds the world of her disarray.
But he brings a blanket of shame,
An anger quickly turning into a flame.
When the serpent uncoils from the deep abyss,
He reminds the world of a rebellion that resists.
But he brings an unification of the races,
And of their differences, there are no traces.
- Cause and Effect by Jenna Caselin
Each of the animals in Jenna Caselin's poem have some difficulty to prevent something worse from occuring. This poem is a parallel to everyone's struggles to prevent the worst from happening. Show yourself hope. Be the stronger person. Prevent what needs to be prevented and find your destination.