Butterfly

It was on the beat of butterfly wings, 
We became torn (micro-emotion fibers worn), 
Like pages from a discarded journal, 
Always said we knew what we were doing, 
Until all that we did was done, 
I thought that we grew yet 
I'm still just a caterpillar waiting to cocoon, 
But I don't know how to do it (it was supposed to be a natural thing), 
I hear the gentle beat of butterfly wings above me, 
Its simple life a distant disaster, 
A record of things ignored (so small, can't be my fault), 
Someone's bad karma.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Davis Avatar
October 10, 2013 at 7:29 PM
This is a heartfelt and emotional write. Full of feeling and heart. Nice job
Komala Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 7:12 AM
excellent write..enjoyed !! thanks Justin for sharing ..have a fabulous day <3 SK
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