Like a Butterfly

Your colours were so bright,
But you didn't flaunt them like a peacock,
Crowing for attention.
You knew you already had everyone around you captivated.
Your wings were so fragile, 
But we could never have known it,
Because you were so strong.
Invincible.

In a flutter you were gone,
Leaving only memories of the beauty,
The wonder,
You brought into all our lives
Like a butterfly

Now, although you are gone,
You still go wherever you please and you please wherever you go.
A floating jewel more radiant, glorious than before.
Your wings are no longer tethered,
The flower that once bloomed is now free,
Flying with angelic grace.

Your vivid colours live on,
Even though you've left our garden behind,
In sorrow, 
But still blooming from your presence.
Like a butterfly.

Our loss is heaven's gain,
And you have now become something more wonderful.
An angel,
Whose beating wings still dance.
Like a butterfly.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
September 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Sarah, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love ** SKAT **
Dietrich Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 12:00 AM
this is precious, and you need to enter it in one of the free verse contests if you haven't already! What day is your Bday. I was born on Labor Day and rarely does my Bday happen on that day, but this year, my birthday is Monday, so it will be a Labor day bday again!
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 6:56 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Sarah. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Mehta Avatar
August 29, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Creative, deep and meaningful expressions, Sarah
Sweetheart Avatar
August 29, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed reading your lovely butterfly poetry ... enjoy the site with its many features as u continue to share words with luv..
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