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Butterfly

I cupped my hand over you butterfly so you wouldn't fly away, Soothed you upon my fingers till the day wore its black cape. On my pillow I released you, Wished to hold you,Wished to keep you, But we knew that it was time, It was time not to be present in this little life of mine. And I whispered ; "Spread your wings" as my heart fluttered in sync. It was time to leave my hand Forget the dream... Get off my land... From behind the misty window I just watched you fade away My one only companion was a griefing nightingale I just watched you glide in distance to a garden of fresh scents Sucking nectar from each flower Dipping into sunken beds. Other journeys await for you, "Do come back! Do not return ! Unless a spell would transform you from a monarch to a man."

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David Scott

Date: 12/16/2019 11:14:00 AM

lovely poem I get a sense of longing here a bit like Pinocchio has the cricket on his shoulder like your conscience something that keeps you going xx davidscott

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/22/2019 12:55:00 PM

Such wishful thinking on your poem. A magical write Charmaine. Enjoyed. love phyl

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/9/2019 5:19:00 PM

What a touching write, Charmaine. It was a poem, yes. But more like an enchanting short story. Totally beguiling. Panagiota

Kenneth R. Merrill

Date: 7/8/2019 7:39:00 PM

Monarch to a man? Delightful! The beauty of poetry is that while I may see the butterfly differently than you, we both see the butterfly. Isn’t that an amazing gift. A lovely poem, and thank you—for the butterfly :)

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 7/9/2019 1:11:00 AM

A monarch which flies from a flower to another..to a man who settles only to his one and only flower .Thanks for reading :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/8/2019 3:10:00 PM

Breathtaking! I really enjoyed this piece.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 7/9/2019 1:11:00 AM

Thanks so much Rick

Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/17/2019 1:47:00 PM

Well penned. Enjoyed. Hugs..........//Manmath//

Becca Teagan

Date: 3/5/2019 12:29:00 PM

Charmaine, you always have such a tenderness to your words, a subtle seduction within your imagery.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 3/2/2019 1:48:00 AM

Hi Char...this contemplative poem is wonderful!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/17/2019 11:13:00 AM

This has a certain charm that I can't put my finger on; beautifully penned, wonderful imagery and I love Monarch's; sometimes one wishes transformation would occur like that.

Silent One

Date: 1/12/2019 11:34:00 AM

If only it was possible... Deep poetry, that written from the heart..

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/11/2019 11:36:00 PM

Very beautiful, happy to see you posting!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/11/2019 8:10:00 PM

I echo CARolyn down here. BEAUTIFUL images. I loved that ending too. A beautiful man from a monarch. Stunning idea!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/11/2019 8:10:00 PM

It's wonderful seeing you back here, sweetie!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/11/2019 2:57:00 PM

What beautiful images you have created, dear friend. How wonderful it would be if a spell could transform such a remarkable butterfly into a man you could love! Thanks for stopping by my page. I'm glad the card reached you and I hope you and your family had a lovely holiday season. Hugs, Carolyn

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 1/10/2019 5:00:00 AM

Beautifully written, Charmaine, your words are chosen and used so skillfully, and you've created a quite vivid image. Good to see another post from you.

Chris Green

Date: 1/9/2019 3:47:00 PM

Wow, that is so sad Charmaine. That poor little butterfly being sent away...I know how it feels. :( This was beautiful though, so filled with emotions and wonderful scenes to ponder. Nicely done.