Really gives one the sense of a loop through agony, constantly going through it over and over the speaker went through, until actually giving up with realization. I love the reference of the phoenix. Imagry, along with the other stuff I've reviewed, is excellent as always.

I'm probably inpreting it more sexually than it actually is... O.o
But it's still a really great poem. It's been a while since I've read anything. Fell off of the face of the earth, you know? Loved it though. You've come a long way with your writing.