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Butterfly In My Pocket

I have a butterfly in my pocket,
that will never fly again.
When I think back to yesterday,
it’s a pretty reminder of my pain.

Butterflies aren’t meant for pockets,
you my dear were not meant for me.
I have my pretty reminder,
that without me you are free.

We kissed in the sunlight,
a butterfly landed on your toes.
It elicited smiles and laughter,
I loved how you crinkled your nose.

Bright skies filled with clouds,
in just a matter of days.
A butterfly stays just a season,
how I miss your delicate ways.

You left me without warning,
I saw our butterfly on the ground.
Like you no words were spoken,
my heart made a breaking sound.

So I put our butterfly in my pocket,
imagined you flying again.
I’m left to ponder my sorrow,
with a pretty reminder of my pain.

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Simon King Date: 3/20/2020 2:29:00 PM A Really heart felt piece of writing , I’d class this as poetry in all its glory Login to Reply

Vladislav Raven Date: 12/11/2019 10:09:00 PM An excellent, metaphorical piece Richard. You have put such gentle emotion throughout this poetic gem. Such gentle sadness Richard, I love the content. Have a wonderful Thursday. Blessings....Mike. A Fave. Login to Reply

Punnia Viswan Bhatia Date: 8/28/2019 9:39:00 AM That's sad. But love the writing...Thank you. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/28/2019 10:04:00 AM I’m pleased you love it.

Mintra Mankasingh Date: 7/31/2019 11:17:00 AM Delicately and tenderly written. Great job Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/31/2019 11:21:00 AM Thanks Mitra.

Eric Ashford Date: 7/25/2019 8:26:00 AM Much craft in this sweet and tender poem Richard. Enjoyed! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/25/2019 10:07:00 AM Thanks Eric.

Anisha Dutta Date: 5/22/2019 7:34:00 AM Title of your poem attracted me. Butterfly not to put in pocket. Let it be free to fly again, still you will have your pretty reminder of pain. Login to Reply

Suzanne Delaney Date: 5/15/2019 5:51:00 PM So poignant......I like the metaphor of a delicate butterfly trapped in a pocket. Have you seen the picture of Whalt Whitman with the paper butterfly on his finger. I wrote about it on my Blog once. https://suzpaperdaze.blogspot.com/2012/12/inspiration-is-curious-thing.html Login to Reply

Vegter Papyrus Date: 5/11/2019 3:34:00 PM Subtle and heartfelt. A "pretty reminder of my pain," is real good. The paradox within the metaphor...i like! Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 5/2/2019 10:28:00 AM WoW! Richard, Your title alone grabbed my undivided attention. What a deep and meaningful poem you have written on the topic of losing someone special. Your poetry often Wows me and this write was no exception.Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/2/2019 10:31:00 AM Thanks Alexis. :0)

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/28/2019 2:27:00 PM Came back to FAVE this one. Simply splendid, Richard! :) gw Login to Reply

P.S. Awtry Date: 4/28/2019 5:57:00 AM What a gentle spirit flutters through these lines. :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/28/2019 10:30:00 AM Thanks P.S.

Eileen Manassian Date: 4/25/2019 10:04:00 AM Thanks for drawing my attention to this, Richard. I have some catching up to do. How lovely. Missing someone is sorrowful, but there is a sweetness to it as well. Congrats on POTD. you keep knocking them out of the ballpark. I wrote a poem along the same lines quite some time ago. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/25/2019 10:38:00 AM Thanks Eileen, hugs Rick. It was a nice surprise for two of my last three to be honoured.

M. L. Kiser Date: 4/18/2019 6:09:00 PM Bittersweet, such is love and loss. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/25/2019 10:38:00 AM Thanks for visiting.

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/17/2019 8:14:00 AM Delicate like a butterfly..your poem evokes images of pain but also the joy of being with a beloved..a splendid depiction of life in just a few lines. Congrats Richard on poem of the day..belated because I was away for one week. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/17/2019 9:05:00 AM Thanks Vijay.

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/12/2019 5:16:00 PM Such as well-deserved poignant poem for POTD! Congrats, Richard! ~ Gershon Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/12/2019 6:53:00 PM Thanks again Gershon.

Sandra Haight Date: 4/12/2019 3:34:00 PM I see that you made the 100 Best New List too, Richard! Such a beautiful, metaphorically written poem indeed, and congrats for that, as well as a belated congrats for your POTD honor! Sandra Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/12/2019 4:11:00 PM Thanks Sandra, much appreciated.

Robert L. Hinshaw Date: 4/12/2019 3:17:00 PM Congrats for being on the Best New List, Richard. I wasn't aware I was on the list til you brought it to me attention. Thanks for the alert. Best to you - BoB Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/12/2019 4:11:00 PM Thanks Bob, I always enjoy your story telling. Its good to see you appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/11/2019 3:21:00 AM This poem is so tender yet sad Richard. It is beautifully penned and so deserving of POTD! Congratulations! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/11/2019 8:10:00 AM You are sweet, thanks Connie.

Susan Ashley Date: 4/9/2019 7:52:00 PM Oh, such sweet sadness and poetic artistry, Richard. I love this metaphoric gem of lost love and its beautiful expression of heartbroken longing and pain. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/10/2019 5:21:00 PM Thanks Susan.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/9/2019 6:08:00 PM I just love this one, Richard. I almost always love metaphorical poems, but yours is extra special. I see it garnered a POTD . Much deserved. Congratulations and a fave. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/9/2019 6:38:00 PM Yes, it was a nice surprise, especially since I have not posted much of late.

Paul Callus Date: 4/9/2019 11:37:00 AM Metaphorically delightful, Richard. Congrats on p.o.t.d. Regards // paul Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/9/2019 11:50:00 AM Thanks Paul.

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/9/2019 1:37:00 AM Back to say congrats on POTD Richard. Tom Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/9/2019 8:13:00 AM Thanks Tom.

Carole Duet Date: 4/8/2019 9:29:00 PM OMG Emile, this is so so beautiful. NO WONDER it make POTD! iI think I will never forget this poem. It almost makes me cry....p.s. faved Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/8/2019 11:49:00 PM Thanks Carol, so glad you like it.

Eve Roper Date: 4/8/2019 6:36:00 PM Congratulations on POTD hugs Eve Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/8/2019 6:37:00 PM Thanks for the hug and congrats Eve. Hugs back to you.

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu Date: 4/8/2019 5:26:00 PM The tale of a lover, the experience of a once loved heart. The pains wasn't about the love but about the obstruction and dislocation of their love joints. Well penned Richard, congratulations on your poem of the day. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/8/2019 5:54:00 PM Thanks, much appreciated.

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