My Butterfly

Through a window a butterfly soars…
 Beautiful wings of a soul opening doors…
As lives passed by, and time moves on…
Once on my knee you sat where two made bonds…
These eyes grew old watching the women you become…
From a little girl to a lady your heart keeps me young…
I was your shoulder if you were ever sad or unsure…
 When it was my turn to be gloomy your smile was the cure…
I will hold your hand as I did when you were small…
 Grasping it forever, a love with no walls…
A proud uncle who still sees that small child…
Treasures that special bond that runs for ageless miles…

written for my niece/Godchild Kristin
she lost her Dad 2 years ago and I am walking her down the isle
for her wedding next year...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 3/25/2013 6:06:00 PM
What a lovely tribute to a special butterfly. How lucky she is to have you to walk with her especially on her wedding day. Hugs, SuZ
Login to Reply
Date: 2/6/2013 10:35:00 AM
amazing poetry Michael, can relate to the sentiment..
Login to Reply
Date: 2/3/2013 12:50:00 PM
This is a tender and harmonious write my friend! You have painted a gorgeous poem, one that I just loved to view! The beautiful butterfly has grown older but still a beauty to behold! I loved reading this delightful poem this afternoon! What a powerful piece, purely magnificent, Great Work!!
Login to Reply
Date: 2/3/2013 12:26:00 PM
It is gorgeous, Michael! - You are an amazing man! - Yes, ...... AMAZING!! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Login to Reply
Date: 2/3/2013 9:52:00 AM
Michael, this is so touching! I feel sure she feels blessed to have you in her life. Great write. Love, Kim
Login to Reply
Date: 2/3/2013 6:52:00 AM
This emotional poem brought tears to my eyes. I hope I am as good an aunt as you are an a uncle.
Login to Reply
Falotico Avatar
Michael J. Falotico
Date: 2/3/2013 6:55:00 AM
Thank you xxx and you will be a great Aunt...
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter
Hide Ad