Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

To Break Free Again

How must I break free and fly away
when your cold hands clamp me down?
Your critical, callous words besmirch
and pinion me to the ground.
 
For I am a sensitive butterfly
flailing in fear, struggling within
the throes of your darkness.
You shatter my repose 
my delicate wings close 
and my bright colors 
bleed and fade away.

Once I was lissome and free 
now I stiffen in sad sorrow.
In my dreams, I sojourn and soar
I soar to a safe, celestial place
caught up into a firmament of grace
saved by a kind Hand of mercy
where I can fly free again, forever.



Written on 5/21/2018

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Eileen Manassian June 28, 2018 at 10:39 PM What an uplifting ending, Laura...How liberating. I loved the tranquility that conquers in the end...due to the HAND of grace. Bless you

Kelly Deschler June 16, 2018 at 3:15 PM These words are very deep and so beautifully expressive... We can all relate to the feeling of wanting to break free in one way or another... Well penned, Laura!

Line Gauthier June 9, 2018 at 10:22 PM Well done, Laura. Congrats on your top win.

Susan Gentry June 4, 2018 at 11:23 PM Congratulations on your win with this wonderful verse. Well done!

Eve Roper June 4, 2018 at 7:38 PM Great use of the 8 words and, Laura, with great imagery ; congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Heidi Sands June 4, 2018 at 11:39 AM Congratulations for your win Laura :) Laura Leiser June 4, 2018 at 1:24 PM Thank you, Heidi! :)

John Hamilton June 4, 2018 at 11:04 AM Wonderful writing Laura, I enjoyed this immensely, congrats on a fine shared win! Laura Leiser June 4, 2018 at 1:24 PM Thank you so much for my placement in your great contest, John! I'm so glad you liked my poem :)

Robertina B. May 21, 2018 at 6:18 PM "Such a wonderful free verse, Laura. I absolutely got lost in your creativity.. " Very enjoyable reading!! Good luck with the contest!! All the best to you.. Laura Leiser May 21, 2018 at 6:25 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Robertina! I’m so glad you liked this. :)