Charmaine Chircop Poet Free verse

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 December 16, 2019 at 11:14 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 September 22, 2019 at 12:55 PM Such wishful thinking on your poem. A magical write Charmaine. Enjoyed. love phyl

Panagiota Romios July 9, 2019 at 5:19 PM What a touching write, Charmaine. It was a poem, yes. But more like an enchanting short story. Totally beguiling. Panagiota

Kenneth R. Merrill July 8, 2019 at 7:39 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 July 9, 2019 at 1:11 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 July 8, 2019 at 3:10 PM Breathtaking! I really enjoyed this piece. Charmaine Chircop July 9, 2019 at 1:11 AM Thanks so much Rick

Manmath Dalei April 17, 2019 at 1:47 PM Well penned. Enjoyed. Hugs..........//Manmath//

Becca Teagan March 5, 2019 at 12:29 PM Charmaine, you always have such a tenderness to your words, a subtle seduction within your imagery.

James Marshall Goff March 2, 2019 at 1:48 AM Hi Char...this contemplative poem is wonderful!

M. L. Kiser January 17, 2019 at 11:13 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 January 12, 2019 at 11:34 AM If only it was possible... Deep poetry, that written from the heart..

Arthur Vaso January 11, 2019 at 11:36 PM Very beautiful, happy to see you posting!

Andrea Dietrich January 11, 2019 at 8:10 PM It's wonderful seeing you back here, sweetie!

Andrea Dietrich January 11, 2019 at 8:10 PM I echo CARolyn down here. BEAUTIFUL images. I loved that ending too. A beautiful man from a monarch. Stunning idea!

Carolyn Devonshire January 11, 2019 at 2:57 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 January 10, 2019 at 5:00 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 January 9, 2019 at 3:47 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.