Sam Kauffman Poet Ballad

Butterfly Ballad

Butterfly Ballad

I draw my world unto myself
With silken strands – a silent chrysalis
To sleep, to dream, of golden moments past
 Then bind deep wounds in salve of isolation’s bandage.

I spin a private world’s protection
 Around this bleeding, tattered heart
That hides in darkness
 And begs for healing reveries to ache no more.

Lord set me free to fly – to reach for your higher heights

Amid the melodies of life spinner’s living things
 My soul drifts toward new harmonies
Where my anguish, shed in teardrops,
 Hears new songs outside this crucible and beyond.

The borders of this world of mine grow too small
 To hold a fresh expanding joy
The binding silken strands once strong
 Dissolve like sea foam on the ocean’s wind.

Lord set me free to fly – to reach for your higher heights

From midnight’s bonds I am thrust
 This tottering soul blinks - startled by resplendent light -
To unfold new kaleidoscope wings of rejoicing
 Before the Creator of my new mystic songs.

Gently rising into the singing sunrise
 That flows from this new dawning dawn
I seek anew life spinner’s face
 To ever sing the Creator’s song of renewing grace. 

Lord set me free to fly – to reach for your higher heights.

1-6-21
Contest: “B” Forms
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Constance La France January 20, 2022 at 11:03 AM Sam, congratulations on your Second Place win in my B Forms contest with your wonderful poem ~Constance Sam Kauffman January 20, 2022 at 11:20 AM Thank you Constance. It was an honor to be on the winners list especially with so many wonderful entries. Your contest themes are so wonderful. They always stretch me and challenge me to reach higher. You are a blessing and a gift to all of us! Sending you warm blessings on a cold day and a hug!

Christuraj Alex January 10, 2022 at 8:20 PM The refrain is very beautiful. The poem, as a whole, s great. Congratulations! Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:28 AM Chris, thank you!! I am so glad this poem spoke to you. It speaks of my journey and my heart. Sending you blessings for the new year.

Sotto Poet January 10, 2022 at 5:18 PM Congratulations on your superb well-deserved win Sam. You penned an exquisite poem full of great thoughts metaphors. Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:25 AM Lasaad many thanks for your delightful message and your congratulations. They brightened a winter day like sunshine on snow! This poem is a journal of a journey into light. Take care dear friend. Sending you many blessings for the new year.!

Joanna Daniel January 6, 2022 at 9:42 PM An amazing ballad, Sam:) New year wishes to you and yours:) Sam Kauffman January 7, 2022 at 9:28 AM Happy New Year Jo! Thank you for your feedback and your message. Writing on this theme of the butterfly was an amazing way to start the year. It is my prayer for all of us here on the soup! Sending you joyful blessings of flight to new heights! :)