Spirit Dance of Butterflies
~
Many, many years ago
when everything was new
There lived a lovely butterfly
her wings of brightest blue
Every day was happy as
she fluttered all around
Visiting each precious bloom
the gardens they were found
Till one long day by courier
a message she received
The news was far from happy
now causing her to grieve
Her mate was lost in battle
it broke her fragile heart
Never more would there be joy
her world was torn apart
To show her grief she slowly
removed her precious wings
Discarded everything she loved
the memories they bring
Then wrapped about her body
in a way to show her grief
A drab cocoon of teardrops
as she sat in disbelief
She could not eat, could not sleep
her sadness did abound
So worried was her family
they often came around
Not to be a burden
she packed her many things
Into a burlap bundle
as well, her precious wings
She took off on a journey
as every day was kept
A map of where she traveled
by teardrops she had wept
The sadness so consuming
her head she held so low
Downcast eyes the path she took
a heart that’s beating slow
Crossing o’er the meadows,
along the gravel street
Touching each and every stone
beneath her tiny feet
Around the world she walked
lest journeys filled in length
For many days and many months
running short of strength
About to end the story
her broken heart near death
She prayed for time to hurry
her last and final breath
For love had left her empty
wandering alone
That day her mate did breathe no more
the message she was shown
When seemingly from nowhere
the beauty smooth and sweet
A stone now lay upon the ground
below her tired feet
So mesmerizing was this stone
a wondrous joyous feel
Within its loveliness she found
her sorrow slowly heal
It lay as a reminder
that ugliness had played
But found within this sorrow
some beauty was displayed
And then her eyes did open
the perfect shade of brown
When now she noticed wonders
were waiting to be found
Like diamonds in a river
a perfect flower’s bloom
So happy had she now become,
she cast off her cocoon
Shook the dust from on her wings
the brightest color blue
Put them on and offered thanks
this chance at life anew
She danced the dance of butterflies
and spread her story wide
To family and friends alike
the truth she did confide
In loss there will be sadness
but never lose your sight
Remember all the good you had
and you will be alright
In everything is beauty
each moment that you greet
Whether in the rising sun
or stones beneath your feet
Always find the goodness
it lies before your eyes
I promise you’ll find happiness
when you realize
Dance now with me butterflies
spread your fancy wings
Follow me this autumn eve
and see the joy it brings
If ever you feel sorrow
just don’t forget the chance
Gives thanks to all the good you have
and let your spirit dance
~
10/1/19
Writing Challenge, October -Butterfly-
Sponsor, Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode
Copyright © Chris Green | Year Posted 2019
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