Butterflies

As this day slowly passes
Just like the years
As the wings of a butterfly
Sharper than shears
Cut through this jagged humid air
I realize its beauty is dangerous
But yet I still stare
As I count each beat
Slower than each before
It grows always and forever 
More beautiful than before
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Fraser Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Butterflies are so kool to write about, lovely write>>James
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July 20, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Sharp rhythm, kept me flowing through all the word twists........:JP)
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