Philburt isn’t like the other phoenix folk. Most phoenix are colored orange, yellow, or red to represent the fire they are associated with.
Not Philburt. Philburt is… well… green!
Most phoenix BURST INTO FLAMES at the end of their cycle, and start over anew as a little chick.
Not Philburt. Philburt BURSTS INTO – … leaves.
Philburt doesn’t mind being different. He kind of likes it. Green is a great color anyway! Trees are green, after all. And so is grass!
Philburt’s friends like to play in the nearby volcano, hopping over lava bubbles and splashing around in the acidic springs.
Philburt, on the other hand, prefers the pond. He swims with the frogs, and suns himself with the turtles. He catches bugs and munches on all the algae he wants. His mother did always tell him “You are what you eat Philburt”, but Philburt was green long before he started eating algae.
Philburt leads a good life, and he never gets lonely. He likes things the way they are. He’s a happy phoenix.
Philburt doesn’t yet know just how important he is.
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I’m rather fond of phoenixes myself and I found this adorable! Great new take on a mythical creature :)
Thank you Corbingirl77 :) I love phoenixes but often find myself making them unusual colors. I figured this guy deserved a story because he keeps showing up in my Doodles!