Open Mic: Phoenix Rising

I thoroughly enjoyed this. The (broader) topic of ancient Egypt is generally very intriguing and I think you incorporated the different elements of "ancient times" in an interesting and rather unconventional way. The pictures also nicely undermined the transitions of the regional and era-based depictions. The first two segments were the highlights to me, as you demonstrated slightly varying schemes which were consistent in their respective executions. I also enjoyed their vivd descriptiveness, while still having relevant references throughout. Another highlight was your last couplet, as I think it summed up everything expertly, while still providing a very interesting, overall perspective in relation to the preceding narratives. I love the initial idea behind the "phoenix" but also the various references with regard to the different time periods - such as the phoenix program in your last segment (might be too far fetched from my perspective though). It was also very good scheme-wise. A bit more of a variation towards your middle segment could be incorporated, but that's just me nit picking actually. A great read overall, with a very enjoyable balance of imagery and factual references. Thanks for sharing! 

Okay, bit later than I hoped but here it is anyway.

This is so thought provoking its got the lot! intellect, depth it's got me thinking that the only way to preserve the old myths is to write new versions of them hhmm!