Joseph May Poet Sonnet

Perpetual Autumn

Butterflies cluster where nerve endings shift
 In regions where the mind aimlessly drifts
 They will never fly again,..
 In perpetual autumn they remain

 There is a flower on the other side
 Awaiting the mind's caress 
 But thoughts do not coincide;
  And the flower wilts under the stress

 When a thought suddenly takes wing,
 Trying to find a long lost summer
 It gets warped on neural strings
 And the butterflies drift ever deeper into slumber

 With your mind in full bloom, with memories to keep
 How long will it be till your butterflies sleep?
                                    --
1-8-18

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David William Breidenthal May 28, 2018 at 6:24 AM Gracious and beautiful ...so much imagery, almost like a precious art piece. -JWE

CayCay Godwin January 12, 2018 at 7:57 AM Oh my gosh, your write chilled me so much that I know I just read fine poetry! Flawless rhyme and lines, I agree with Keith, this is to be read more than once. Oh, my - thanks! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Keith O.J. Hunt January 11, 2018 at 7:15 PM A poem that deserves to be read many times;-)

Nette Onclaud January 10, 2018 at 10:27 AM your poetic mood is somberly beautiful, joseph..greeat job..huggs

Andrea Dietrich January 9, 2018 at 6:40 PM oh this is profound and sad, Joseph. Very good idea that you wrote about. Any idea how to MAKE oneself GO to sleep (and I don't mean one's butterflies,. I just have insomnia really bad!!)

Poet Destroyer A January 9, 2018 at 1:03 PM Always a delight to read your poetry Joseph, a very beautiful poem... Enjoyed reading your poem today. ~LINDA~

Juli- Michelle January 9, 2018 at 12:33 PM "where nerve endings shift" this is lovely. Love, Juli-Michelle

Silent One January 9, 2018 at 6:47 AM such a sad ending to a wonderful poem.. Well written...

Anne-Lise Andresen January 9, 2018 at 3:44 AM - A lovely poem with a sense of sadness, Joseph - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands January 8, 2018 at 5:42 PM Both beautiful and sad. Well written Joseph!

Vijay Pandit January 8, 2018 at 4:41 PM This poem feels deep in thought...a discourse of longing and regrets, as I feel it..well crafted Joseph.