Simply amazed by what develops in a silky cocoon,
don't break it open they need to form in all that room.
They won't be able to fly if you take all their strength,
give them time to develop wings to their expected length.
Like what the birds do,the same ones flutters by,
daily to the same flowers sweet nectar they rely.
There's the Monarch that stayed here, didn't leave,
off to Mexico in swarms they seem to intelligently conceive.
Over there on the zinnias this prism laced blue one comes,
when it spreads out for rest, I'm tempted to catch and strum.
Fluttering rapidly to glide with the help of the gentle breezes,
warm like their flight a spectrum vision in my eyes releases.
Flying towards my face to meet me eye to eye,
there is that one that is bold to greet me with a Hi.
A loved one said they would come back as a butterfly,
when I receive an encounter like this, I do wonder why.
I can't fathom that after laying their precious brood,
this brilliant creation's demise would be coming soon.
Cats swat to catch them for getting tickled on their nose,
sadly delicate wings are damaged much like us I suppose.
The symbol of newness to grasp that hope can be renewed,
that we too can break free from a dry cocoon, to pursue.
Flapping our wings against an uncertain wall, but now freed,
frail for awhile but renewed strength as I too fly free indeed.
Author notes
BUTTERFLIES! As for insects, we all have a favorite like we do with animals, and least favorites like spiders....ick! I love spring, my birthday is in May and so is my 3yr. old first grandson, I have another one coming, but more like Sept./Oct. have to find out. In a spiritual depiction...Butterflies are the icon to new beginnings and transformation of ourselves my fellow sisters...the beauty you have inside you. Blessings.
A contest entry
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Comments
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Nice butterfly poem. You told your story well and the rhyme allthough seeming a bit choppy and forced was ok. thank you so much for taking the time to enter my contest and good luck!
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Lena -
The imagery of this piece was beautiful. The rhyme scheme felt a bit forced in places, but the flow was smooth. The emotion and image of this piece came through very well.
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Wonderful and so enlightening dear friend
Lovely indeed
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I do love butterflies
transformation a touch of genius from our Creator
a pointer.
I am also not a fan of spiders ick
so beautiful written
imagery is refreshing
God bless you my friend...
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Wonderful!!!
...we too can break free from a dry cocoon, to pursue. What an inspiration to those of us who need it... I truly love this poem and send you laurels on wings of hope.
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So beautiful
Thank you for entering the contest and best of luck to you.
I love what you said in your author notes.
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