Carol Mays Poet Free verse

A Plea To the Butterflies

Spontaneous ladies,
embellished by eons,
illusive, enchanting,
with black velvet "eyes,"
and fringed yellow cloaks,
sparkling with diamonds
at midnight and dawn,
Oh, fly me away from
my grey-flooded days,
from the four-lane race
and the file drawer maze.
Fly me away from 
the chain of the clock
and the sink of necessities.
Bring me in spirit
to magical rendezvous,
to dance by the glint
of the moon on the marsh,
hiding from fireflies,
nudging antennas.

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Line Gauthier June 2, 2021 at 10:19 PM Lovely rhythm. A delight to read ~ Carol Mays June 8, 2021 at 6:48 PM Thank you.

Debbie Duncan August 12, 2015 at 8:48 PM I love this :) Carol Mays August 13, 2015 at 9:25 PM Thanks for appreciating it and letting me know, Debbie. Carol

Suzanne Delaney March 27, 2015 at 4:59 PM I see you are in touch with the magic of nature...my kind of girl. I look forward to reading more of your work. I love how this just transported me with you. "Oh, fly me away from my grey-flooded days, from the four-lane race and the file drawer maze." Best.... SuZ Carol Mays March 27, 2015 at 8:15 PM Thanks, Suzanne! I sensed the same thing with your poetry. Carol

Pandita Sietesantos March 10, 2015 at 2:01 PM Wonderful personification with amazing imagery - just a beautiful piece, my friend! Carol Mays March 11, 2015 at 7:59 PM Thank you, Pandita. It's so nice when someone appreciates something you tried so hard to do. Carol

Cona Adams February 24, 2015 at 3:26 PM I like the dreamy, musical quality of this, Carol. I sped along on that flight of fancy with you and the "ladies." Carol Mays February 24, 2015 at 7:26 PM Thank you! It's good to hear that someone could join me on my little journey.

William Gray February 6, 2015 at 10:48 AM A very musical piece Carol, words precious and gentle to the soul ! Carol Mays February 6, 2015 at 9:27 PM Thank you very much! It's great to get positive feedback like this. Carol

Louise Holley February 5, 2015 at 1:37 PM Sometimes I wish for a more excitement and beauty in my life... I wonder if I could make a plea to your butterflies? This is wonderful Carol it took me to a dream place. Carol Mays February 6, 2015 at 12:03 AM Louise--Great! I was trying to share my dream with someone. Thanks for responding. Carol

Kelly Deschler February 3, 2015 at 10:40 PM Those vibrant butterflies sure do brighten up our days and those glowing fireflies add magic to the night. This is a wonderful poem, Carol. I enjoyed it very much!... You might like my poem titled, "The Butterfly Emerges".

Lindsay Laurie February 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM Hello Carol... Yes Carol, butterflies do have a tendency to heighten our spirit from the drudgery of reality needs. It's a pity we detest their life when a caterpillar though. Thank you Carol - Lindsay Carol Mays February 3, 2015 at 12:36 AM Thanks for noticing my poem, Lindsay. I look forward to reading yours, also. I like caterpillars, too--I think they're cute! Carol