Prince of the Night

-PRINCE OF THE NIGHT- 
          
As from a dreamlike state, I came into being.                         
Come forth- a voice said.         
And in my Alpha brain my existence was born , 
and wondered about my recognition. Who am I ? 
Cheppetto?  I asked.                     
"No, I am your Creator" said He with glee.                                
I saw that I was perfect.           
I was second as first I came to recognise HE.                        
I have placed  you inside that shell with your soul and your spirit to dwell . 
From the three of you , inside you will remain but outside you will age until it is time for you to go.                                   
Lying ahead I will expire, to feed the Earth from which  I took and take flight, 
discarding this constricting  cocoon

Then from this writhing pupae, inside it is I , outside emerge the butterfly.
Silken  wings unhinged in flight, iridescent in ridiculous color, not to dream as before but awake from that slumber, I hail from a river, a silver and watery mirror-Prince of the night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Godwin Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Jannie - are you now a butterfly, a prince of the night? I feel you
Cresswell Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 11:45 AM
The flowers cover the real character being born. I see a determined, care free, spirit making its own way in a place not prepared for him.
Breedt Avatar
September 15, 2017 at 12:01 AM
All I can say is thank you Patricia.
Cresswell Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 11:47 AM
It is not so bad having a softer side.
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