Butterfly

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Sometimes the past isn't always as nice for children as some adults often believe it is.

For some of us it is/was like hell on earth

Oh butterfly, my butterfly My heart, my flutter, my being At the moment I still cry Come a moment that I sing? Where ends the wood Where stops the tree I’d end it if only I could When will I be free? Oh butterfly, my butterfly My inner me, my being Will this moment pass me by? Will you help me sing? Bring the sun back Through the blinding cloud Turn my broken black Into shining proud. And make my brokenness Into full-coloured wings Give me my voice back Let me sing.

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Debra Mundine

Date: 3/5/2019 1:18:00 PM

Great poem. Just speaking from your heart. Look forward to reading more of your work. Early comments about some people's childhood registered with me also, I know exactly where you're coming from. Don't let yesterday's traumas dictate the quality of your life today. Heal through word therapy and write your former pain and suffering away or at least put it on the shelf. I have published a book of poems entitled "Small Talk."

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/30/2017 2:35:00 PM

I loved this!!! Butterflies!!!!! oh Butterflies!!!

Darren White
Date: 7/31/2017 12:11:00 AM

Yes, on flowers in gardens :)

Jan Allison

Date: 9/2/2016 12:35:00 PM

My goodness Darren what a heartfelt emotional write - so full of longing to escape and be free from the troubles that you faced. I was terribly bullied at school my mother hardly knew a thing - childhood isn't always sweet for many children - having worked in a school for 16 years I know some of the traumas they go through - makes my heart so heavy and sad.:-( hugs Jan xx

Darren White
Date: 9/2/2016 12:39:00 PM

I hear you... Yes bullying is abuse, and you carry it with you, always (((hugs)))

Shirley Rebstock

Date: 6/24/2016 3:40:00 PM

Very creative