The Butterfly

A butterfly spread
Her wings to fly
But closed them up
Because of a lie
She was told that 
her colors were bland
They weren’t pretty
She had the colors of a man
Someone else told her to
Spread her wings and fly
So, she took off flying
way up high
someone shouted
what a beautiful sight
her colors are
filled with beauty and light
She flew around with
Such beauty and grace 
Then told those haters
To stay out of her face
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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mysore Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 7:55 PM
creative write, beautiful message. congratulations on your win dear poet.
Ward Avatar
August 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM
THANK-YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Lovely!
Ward Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 3:43 PM
THANKS KIM.
Allison Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 3:07 PM
I can relate big time on my poetry journey - been bullied and belittled but I am flying high and now working on my second book, an wonderful uplifting write Daisy :-) hugs Jan xx
Ward Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 3:43 PM
ALSO BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT! THANKS JANE
Ashley Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Dear Daisy, I adore the triumph of the butterfly. Soaring above the "haters" her wings filled with "beauty and light" flying with "beauty and grace" is the ultimate revenge for those "haters" grounded in the slime and muck. Beautiful, emotional, uplifting poetry. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Ward Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 3:44 PM
THEY DO THAT BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO LIFE.
Ward Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 3:42 PM
THEY DOTHANK BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE A LIFE OF THEIR OWN.
Jones Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Yes! Love this! Wonderfully encouraging and empowering! Thanks for sharing!
Ward Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 3:40 PM
THANKS KAREN.
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