Sally Eslinger Poet Free verse

The Butterfly Cocooned

The Butterfly Cocooned

Noon
Beneath higher twig tips, 
    my heart flutters
Near converging branches.

My cocoon
Rests
Mid-high the strength 
    and distinctive character
Of a gnarly tree.  Embracing me.
This, my home…Cocoon.

Night.
This essential place,
Protecting
Above the swirling world,
Puzzling with its mixing motions
Of lights, colors, temperatures,
Until I think I shall just stay
In this cocoon
For all the days 
    of my brief forever.  
I have grown able
To feel my heart flitter,
And my future hinting of more.

Secure herein my cocoon,
I debate with Life…
Staying here within,
Cocooned
Perhaps until I might learn
For its own brief time and purpose,
How each raindrop so proudly falls.


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(c) sally young eslinger 3/1/23
***written in response to my time with medical
Specialist & his presxribed treatment  and diagnosis.
Thanks be to God…

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Jasen Ridley September 8, 2023 at 5:31 AM I really enjoyed this very descriptive and unique. Great writing style

Timothy Ray May 19, 2023 at 4:24 PM i simply loved this, such a simple and thoughtful treat on an inward trek evaluating each step with care and introspection....absolutely a wonderful read Sally....take a bow

Susan Lawrence April 24, 2023 at 8:28 AM Spiritual inward journey with nuances of beauty, safety and introspection dear Sally. I loved ~ For all the days of my brief forever . Loved the last line as well . Blessings to you on your continued journey through health and life . I hope you are feeling better . Hugs, Susan :)

Clifford Villalon March 22, 2023 at 7:46 PM Glad to see and read your new poems Miss Sally! Take care always! :) Cliff

Michelle Faulkner March 17, 2023 at 8:25 AM As always, your lines are so touching and layered in meaning, my own mother is in assisted living now and this makes me think of her, I especially love the lines 'For all the days/of my brief forever' and 'mid high the strength/and distictive character/of a gnarly tree' - I feel I could write an entire essay on this! Will fave this for future contemplation~

Valsa George March 10, 2023 at 6:34 AM Never knew you were sick. Reading the comments below, I understand what you mean by cocooned ! Hope it is a temporary state. Pray you break the cocoon at the earliest and emerge once again as a butterfly. My prayers, dear poet friend.

Joseph P. DiMino March 3, 2023 at 5:17 AM Magnificent poetry! An immortal cocoon of verse, a butterfly of inspiration for every fluttering writer. Can't really complement this work enough. Blessings, hoping you are feeling stronger. Oh, A FAVE! Sally Eslinger March 3, 2023 at 7:37 PM Dear Joe! Fabulous to see you tonight. Strength is my biggest struggle right now, physical pain is my biggest battle, with my Guardian Angel, St. Michael, & Christ thankfully, blessedly, with Jim, you & Soupers so belief-filled by me. Thank you. I do belicve tha butterfly will break out free.hugs

Bj Legros Kelley March 2, 2023 at 7:52 PM Incredible Sally, and I lift prayers for your health, be well <3 Sally Eslinger March 3, 2023 at 7:40 PM Thank you! Thank you! We are side by side. God bless you & continue to comfort you! My big hugs here for you, sally

Sara Kendrick March 2, 2023 at 7:23 AM I enjoyed reading your metaphorical work. Thanks for sharing with us and for dropping by my page. I hope that your health continues to improve under your circumstances. Sara Sally Eslinger March 3, 2023 at 7:43 PM Sara, thank you for your comment, friendship, and well wishes. It is, honestly, quite a pleasure to visit you poetry. Take care. May The Muse Be awith You!

Victor Buhagiar March 2, 2023 at 1:04 AM Lovely poem though I can feel the worry of sickness. Keep strong. Sally Eslinger March 2, 2023 at 4:04 AM Victor! Yes, you were right on in feel of this penning. Thank you! Huge hugs. sally

Vijay Pandit March 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM Stay safe and take care of yourself, Sally. I hear the turmoil you convey and safety you feel being at home in your familiar environment. A touching write. Blessings! Sally Eslinger March 2, 2023 at 4:23 AM Thanks for your compassionate take on this poem and words of support. xoxo