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The Butterfly

The butterfly flies deep Beneath the surface, But never revealed, It twists and Pushes up like Wet fire Burning as it recedes, Twisting from your grasp But never gone Never diminished. The butterfly never fades.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 2/21/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hi Jason and welcome to PS! I love your poem's depth and emotive metaphors. I hope you enjoy the PS community as you continue on your poetic journey!
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Date: 2/20/2017 1:24:00 AM
For me the butterfly stands for my innermost living fire, my heart. Your butterfly is perhaps something different, but still as strongly present as mine. Welcome to PoetrySoup with this beautiful first poem.
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Date: 2/19/2017 7:58:00 PM
I've not really considered the death of the butterfly. Your abstract piece is interest; butterflies always attract attention.
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