Oh Little Phoenix
A reflection on how the fire consumes, yet, transforms us.
Victory Atet
Victory Atet is a Nigerian writer, editor, and creative strategist whose work explores the intersections of faith, identity, culture, and the human condition. She is the founder of Faith, Art, and Culture (FAC) — a personal and public space dedicated to reflective writing and thoughtful engagement. Rooted in poetry, essays, and editorial work, her writing is shaped by emotional depth, thematic clarity, and a commitment to nuance. With experience in creative support and project coordination, Victory collaborates with individuals and platforms to refine ideas, shape content, and drive intentional communication. She brings an analytical mindset, strong research skills, and a cross-disciplinary approach to every project, believing in the power of language to influence, clarify, and transform.
OH LITTLE PHOENIX
By Victory Atet
"Refined by Fire: A Journey of Transformation"
The refining process is not one of the most pleasant experiences we desire to have. It burns, it strips, and in that moment, our nakedness is exposed. The flames lick up our rotten flesh, purging the dross and sealing the wounds. In the midst of that intensity, healing begins to take place and new life is birthed.
My poem, Oh Little Phoenix, speaks to this end — the paradox of pain and purpose; how the fire consumes and makes alive.
Oh Little Phoenix
In the heart of the fire, you lose thyself.
Yet find a strange solace, in the burning that's left.
The embers that glow, a reminder of what's past.
A beacon in the darkness, that will forever last.
The fire consumes, but still it sets thee free.
A paradox of pain, an ecstasy of faith.
In the ashes that remain, you'll find a truth revealed.
A mystery that's hidden, in the flames that you've concealed.
About Victory Atet
Victory Atet is a Nigerian writer, editor, and creative strategist whose work explores the intersections of faith, identity, culture, and the human condition. She is the founder of Faith, Art, and Culture (FAC) — a personal and public space dedicated to reflective writing and thoughtful engagement. Rooted in poetry, essays, and editorial work, her writing is shaped by emotional depth, thematic clarity, and a commitment to nuance. With experience in creative support and project coordination, Victory collaborates with individuals and platforms to refine ideas, shape content, and drive intentional communication. She brings an analytical mindset, strong research skills, and a cross-disciplinary approach to every project, believing in the power of language to influence, clarify, and transform.