Mariposa Poems - Poems about Mariposa

(Lights dim, single spotlight illuminates the speaker, dressed in simple attire. Voice starts trembling, building in intensity) Can forgiveness mend a childhood, mine fractured in the dark? Where the scars are a map, inked not just in flesh but deeper in my skin? The cold hard floor remembered the day innocence shattered begins. Unspeakable gibbering these scars, are etched not just...

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The Mexican Monarch You may see them passing by On their spiral flight, through the sky You might see the North American Mariposa While on your patio enjoying your Mimosa A two-way journey, migración magnifico! From frigid Canada to welcoming warm Mexico On milkweed plants or the Buddleia bush Imbibing on rich sugar beads, a butterfly’s kush Dramatic millions! Bright orange trimmed...

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Evening’s shadows start to drift Down to the valley far below Like glaciers made of amethyst Crowned by the mountain’s alpenglow Golden poppies and mariposas Offer up their humble cups of dew And I realize now why regal roses Never make me think of you....

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Standing in the meadow Looking up at old Half Dome Watching deer meandering Across the front porch of their home. So many years ago When the Indians still were there And the great Winona redwood Could be driven through if you dare The times were so much simpler And the living was so free When the...

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Butterfly painted lady spread your wings Thighs of color pose your love I light candle flame for you I am consumed by fire Since my house has burned down I can see the moon more clearly I gaze upon your Eden falling upon me I run blindly to you as you mount flowers in my garden As I hold you in my arms do not let me feel your departure upon my hand......

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