Wings

Wings


Summer has come early this year
a Pieridae the shade of candle wax

suspending its journey, rests
against her open bathroom window. 

Draughts from the west wind
replaces air from Northern chills,

a comfort in the heated water.
Squeezing her eyes half closed
 
body is veiled in a haze of steam;
sealed as though there’s no escape,
 
‘til curtains flutter as butterfly wings.
like her thoughts, ready for flight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Agustin Avatar
September 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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July 4, 2020 at 9:13 AM
‘til curtains flutter as butterfly wings. like her thoughts, ready for flight... Great ending...
Macdonald Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 10:49 AM
Thank you
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