Gayle Rodd Poet Light Verse

Butterfly Under Glass

How did I arrive
In this glass menagerie?
Why look at all those peoples' eyes
Just staring in at me
Not one of them to say
"let's just unscrew the lid"
and let me out to fly- 
oh wait! That one just  d         i         d

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Richard Evans September 16, 2017 at 12:26 PM They say a title is vital and this one caught my eye. The line "let's just unscrew the lid and let me out to fly" is so aesthetic. This poem is playful and childlike which in my opinion are the best poems. Thanks for sharing................peace! Gayle Rodd September 16, 2017 at 12:28 PM Thanks for stopping by, Richard. This was for a poetry contest on animals or something a while back.

Tim Smith April 2, 2017 at 9:12 AM Love the "twist" at the end.... Terrific gem

James Marshall Goff March 30, 2017 at 5:31 PM Almost the season of pollinators is upon us here on Mn. Gayle....glad to read your kindred poem.. Gayle Rodd March 30, 2017 at 6:55 PM Well I appreciate you reading I bet it's beautiful up there. I've never been.

Phil Capitano March 30, 2017 at 4:11 AM Very cool Gayle, freedom is a wondrous thing, n'est pas? Gayle Rodd March 30, 2017 at 6:51 AM Thank ya Phil :)

Maria Williams March 30, 2017 at 4:01 AM A great ending. I really liked this little beauty. Gayle Rodd March 30, 2017 at 6:51 AM thx Maria!

Elizabeth Kinch March 30, 2017 at 1:21 AM Lovely little write, especially like the ending and how you've typed 'did' it invokes such imagery. Gayle Rodd March 30, 2017 at 5:51 AM Thank you Elizabeth. This was written for a contest at one point.