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Hearing Butterfly Wings

I sit in my dark blinded by life Hearing butterfly wings, so free from strife My desire to be released in liberty free To flutter my days as they should be For each and every day when I close my eyes Hearing butterfly wings amidst my cries To feel the strength to step through the door As I recall when I did, many years before I'm sitting in my dark blinded by life Hearing butterfly wings, as I hold the knife My desire to be released in liberty free As my life slowly trickles in crimson spree http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/dark-9.php

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Lisa Cooper

Date: 7/27/2011 2:59:00 PM

very interesting and profound

Tim B

Date: 7/26/2011 11:31:00 PM

A dark and powerful poem sir, a fine one too. I was feeling trapped just reading it, and then rather sad. You played the emotional strings of this instrument very well, thanks for sharing!

Kate Mcnaughton

Date: 7/26/2011 9:30:00 PM

I had to read some of your words This A.M. I'm glad i did, I have not been on here for such a long time, I am recovering from a heart attack. I closed my eyes a few times to keep in your poem. i heard the butterfly wings! thankyou James, it made me cry.

James Fraser
Date: 7/27/2011 1:44:00 PM

It's great to see you back Kate. Take care girl, and keep posting when you are well enough to and I shall surely read :)xx

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 7/26/2011 1:35:00 PM

Oh shucks, this is so sad yet also very gripping, James! I love that line "hearing butterfly wings" and your last line is so vividly written-- sad yet amazing :) thank you btw for your comments in my dwarf limerick from before as well as your other inspiring comments, I truly appreciate it :D

James Peranteau

Date: 7/26/2011 10:47:00 AM

Powerful write dear poet, I'm glad that I peeked in on some of your writes today James. Very emotional write sir ! Have a wonderful day....much love, james