Butterflies

Butterflies

Clouds passing away swiftly.
Like the desert sand.
Laying peaceful on the ground.
Seeing the worlds silent stand.
Breathing faintly with no sound.
While my life slips back into Gods hands.
Counting each beat from my heart.
Leaving behind this shallow land.
Taking one last glimpse in my eye.
Something came to carry me away.
Without giving me a chance to say goodbye.
Not wanting a reason to stay.
Gliding away into the blue sky. 
Fully departed from my body where I lay.
My life in front of me revealed.
Blessing all those days I would pray.
God protecting me with his shield.
Kept his promise to take me back one day.
Now I am back where I belong.
Pass the horizon of the ocean sky.
Living among the butterflies.
Reunited with my love ones.
Who where also carried by butterflies.
For you I will wait beyond the sun.
Somewhere deep inside the skies.
When your life on earth is done.
You will also be carried by butterflies.

If for some reason you are carried of by bats.
It is your own fault.
You will be put in a dark cave with the rats.
All alone locked in your own vault.

       I.T.
S.K.A.T. POETRY
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Maverick Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 10:52 PM
Hello its joe...I suppose you must have guessed?** Its amazing how rich peoples imaginations are And they often have brushstokes of truth in them, I have found some here Skat, ( I enjoyed the footnote ) I imagine there may be some who would opt for the bat-cave, on the premise that there would be money in the vaults..'
Spector Avatar
June 21, 2017 at 9:56 AM
I'm too heavy to be carried by butterflies. Also, Alfred and Robin would miss me. Liked your Poem. I'll give you Diana Prince's #. ---Batman
Lamoureux Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 6:43 PM
i enjoyed rereading this one. The ending surprised me once again.
Edwards-Gregory Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 8:58 AM
This is a deep poem, much like the way i love to express myself. Lovely
Wolf Avatar
September 26, 2016 at 10:33 PM
Loved it!!!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 14, 2016 at 9:20 PM
I enjoyed the added bit of humour at the end SKAT.;0)
Rockwell Avatar
August 8, 2016 at 11:46 AM
You are a true talent. I don't know why you gave up writing on this site, but I hope you'll come back.
August Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 1:05 PM
Man that was good,I dig your flavor SKAT
Novio Avatar
July 11, 2016 at 4:55 PM
Am just beginning to navigate through and I found this gem.
Venter Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Hi Skat, I love your poems. Thanks for the kind reviews.
Yam Ave Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 3:42 AM
Hi Skat, thanks for the compliment. Gosh, this poem reflects beauty in death. I think I will start by reading some of your old poems.
Campbell Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Excellent piece. Especially love the ending quatrain. And "somewhere deep inside the skies". Beautiful images. :-)
Raven Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 8:52 PM
Such a serene write. The opening of a heart whose Rose is in its fullest bloom. Sometimes it is better to keep your comment short, especially when the word you want to use is excellent. Once again you let us deeper into your mind and open your heart and you sing a beautiful song. Excellent. Your Friend always. Hugs....Vladislav. A definite seven and fave.
Ojogan Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 3:17 PM
hello Skat good to be here. I nice poem.
A  Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:11 PM
.This post needs major adjustment, will edit soon. Skat...
Davis Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 10:51 PM
SKAT This is a very interesting and creative write. It takes the reader on a fantastic journey into your soul and heart. Nicely done Thanks for the great comment on my Horsie poem..
A   Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 12:24 AM
yes! :-)
A   Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 5:58 PM
i just reposed this poem,, under p.d.
Falotico Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Never read this one before..wow.. great lines again... When I read comments like yours it makes me try so much harder to write the next piece and reach out there to some one who gets it...like you... xoox always Michael
K. Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 5:15 AM
This is really beautiful, Irma--Really enjoyed the imagery & message in your first part and I totally enjoyed the twist in the end--and it speaks so much truth too! never thought of that-being carried by bats!! I just had to smile over its uniqueness!! :)--keep writing!-nikko :)
Knop Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 2:04 AM
Thank you for your comment on "The Old Lady in Rome" and for all other kind comments! Have a great weekend!...Gert...Are you on facebook too?
Semeniuk Avatar
April 17, 2010 at 7:44 PM
really niice poem along with others i have enjoyed reading of yours this evening!!..thankyou for continuing to take an interest in my writing and for your kind words!
Castaneda Avatar
April 9, 2010 at 8:48 PM
loved that one just didnt like that 4 those who will b taken away by bats.... thats harsh but good... i enjoyed reading keep it ......by,belinda
A  Avatar
April 3, 2010 at 10:58 PM
THANK ALL OF YOU 4 YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS. HAVE A WONDERFUL EASTER. LOVE S.K.A.T.
Chachere Avatar
April 1, 2010 at 11:48 AM
this is beautiful. not only do i love butterflies. but you make your readers feel the nature of these wonderful flies. i think i will favorite just because it means something else to me. wonderful write. -Always&Forever Lynette
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