Butterfly

Walking through notes that fall from your piano like an ambient rain
leaves drift through the air 
guitars hum like the wind
happiness bends to your will

When will this song end
always intertwining 
fingers through your hair
do you ever notice that whisper

Life can be cruel
love muttered silently
what will become of this
bloodied footsteps

Sutchers fall out 
the pressure can not hold 
rapid beating
heart flutters blindly 

The butterflies swept away
flying into the wall
paint me a picture
of love that isn't cruel

Ill sing you a story
of an unhappy ending
you'll find my secrets one day
but on blank pages of rose petals

Love,

The butterfly's you'll never catch.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Agustin Avatar
June 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
March 24, 2016 at 8:25 PM
Elizabeth Baker, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 3:40 PM
ELIZABETH, I enjoyed reading your poem today. I hope you are well. Forever ~SKAT~
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
November 13, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Poor man don't know what he's missing. Beautiful wriite. Vince
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