Mulberry Trees And Butterflies

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Written March 15, 2025 for contest sponsor Kai Michael Newman

The phone rings red Like an accusation Love is fleeting not dead Embrace emancipation No longer a thing teal Fantastic run we had I no longer fuchsia feel Sad that you are mad I have to be selfish Like you were to me I’m allergic to shellfish And you swam straight to me As a purple people pleaser Wanted to be your everything Chameleon love life a teaser Joy left me with the spring Mulberry trees dance in breeze And butterflies rage a ballet I’m a sunflower of golden peace And self love secretes serenade

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Tom Woody

Date: 3/15/2025 5:45:00 AM

That last stanza is pure poetry. Well done Karen

Karen Jones
Date: 3/15/2025 7:07:00 AM

Thanks Tom!

Lin Lane

Date: 3/15/2025 1:42:00 AM

A butterfly ballet... seems like an appropriate description of their graceful flight. I haven't read the theme behind Kai's contest, but good luck with your entry, Karen.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/15/2025 1:45:00 AM

Thanks Lin! I know it’s not the typical love poem. I think it is what he wants but I’m uninspired lol!