The Phoenix Awakens is a poetry prose of empowerment and self-love book. It is about a young woman's life awakened to reclaim her power of self love, safe thinking, and self actualization. Sometimes you think your new path is bright but it was actually a constricting illusion. This way squeezed the life out and silenced the fire until, by the choices of another, her own awakened roar roused her to life. Little did she know, she was actually emerging from the chrysalis to feel the warmth of light and life. With ankh in hand, she would go on to give life and hope while creating a new life of her own. Love would heal her heart, her eyes, and her inner and audible voice! Yes, she broke through, found nourishment, and with renewed strength, now purposed because "The Phoenix Awakens"! Koi Nikole walks with you through her experience similar to many who have dealt with others with controlling behaviors. If you have ever felt muzzled, walking on eggshells, chained, oppress or experienced controlling behavior, each poem is a realization of freedom to "self" as she journeys from drowning to treading to swimming and winning medals. You are not alone and you must remember your power is by your choice.