Butterflies and the Sunrise--Anima

Becoming one with this watercolor painting
of butterflies and the sunrise
Stepping out of my bedroom and onto the canvas
Touching baby blue powdered skies

Violet, lilac, orchid majesty
three purple hills across the horizon
And rising just above
Good morning blazing butterscotch sun

Can't believe I'm standing below in the meadow
Emerald grass so thick it cushions bare toes
Dozens of butterflies aflutter, welcoming me in
wings of translucent delicate petals and bows

Breaking out of my cocoon, is like a rebirth
Arms now adorned with sheer taffy hued butterfly wings
They appear to glisten as honey sunrise shines through
I feel so free flying with the other winged things

Below the painting my orange tabby jumps and swats
trying to capture me from these pastel hills and skies
Don't you worry my pet, I'll return to the bedroom soon
But for now I'm at one with butterflies and the sunrise




5/1/16
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Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 3:46 PM
this is really beautiful, Dineen. If it was entered into the Anima contest and did not win , I would say it's only because you had yourself change to a butterfly when the contest was about portraying the masculine aspect of your personality. this poem is a lovely work of art!! (so creative how you included the cat!)
Williams Gault Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 9:18 PM
Glad to know you feel that way about this piece Andrea, thank you very much. The contest portraying the masculine aspect of your personality...that was judged recently, correct? I didn't enter that one. Certainly appreciate your support.
Devnath  Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful picture of butterflies and the sunshine painted with water colors that's dream like. You have done with amazing inner sense related to with subconsciousness to bring this beautiful art. My favorite poem and poetess both. Wish you good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl
Williams Gault Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 4:34 AM
You humble me with such wonderful comments BL. We never know how readers will receive/interpret our words, I so appreciate your thoughtful response. Thank you much!
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