The time has come!  Sound the horns, shout the rallying cry!  The Open Mic shall live again!
Some of you may remember the 
inspiration thread of bygone days.  I think this community is showing signs of creative stirrings again, and so, I bring you Inspiration 2.0!
"Rules" are the same.  I give you a phrase/thought/concept/word and you run with it, taking it in any direction you wish.  Your offering can be as simple as a haiku or as complex as a short story.  I'd also love to see other forms of art - music, drawing, sculpting, photography - surprise us!
There are no prizes or awards, though I'm sure good entries get lots of mojo 
Here is your first theme:  
Phoenix from the ashes.
Go!  I'll be back later.

