Weaving webs of deceptions, the lies that they be,
sowing seeds of darkness, from the evil that they be.
Hiding in the shadows, by the darkness of their day,
with their words of darkness, casting shadows along their way.
Setting snares of entrapment, they keep out the light,
they watch in the darkness, as their demons take to flight.
With each spin of a web, the darkness it’s about to be,
as the legions gather round, they make their final plea.
To kill the souls of kindness, till no love can be found,
those who walk in the darkness, to the webs they are bound.
To destroy and be destroyed, by the webs of the night,
one against the other, the demons take to flight.
"I hope I will be as accepting as an Autumn leaf
that looks up at the sky when it's time to die...
graciously thanking God for the gift of my life."
~ by poet
Autumn's leaves begin taking flight
I feel chagrinned, without delight
Are they whispering and sighing?
Purged in death~ their seasonal plight
Crimson faded; sadly dying
There's no whimpering or crying
Not a word uttered, nor tears spilled
With Nature, they are complying
I wonder... if they were free willed
would they prefer to be instilled
with more life if they had the votes?
Covered in snow, would they be chilled?
Perhaps, they'd choose as antidotes,
voices escaping from their throats.
Would they survive the coldest days
wearing snowflakes for Winter coats?
Upon reaching the top
I found a new bottom
Polarity shifts
once the apples are rotten
Direction a ruse
of misguided fruition
Where searchers take flight
— in a new convolution
(Dreamsleep: December, 2025)
so, lit flight resting
bird nest upon the crevice
of the building set
~
the eaves Covenant
are gathered stored twigs leaves and....
mud fashioned into
~
a home for mother
bird and her chicks to live life
until baby's take flight
3/11/25
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr.2024
The caterpillar never prayed—
it coiled around the bark,
turned aside the whimpers of wings a-flutter,
and created a moat of silence.
Promises? It made none—
to itself or to the universe.
Transformation was not a melody or a plea,
just the still rebellion of survival.
As the chrysalis cracked open,
it wasn’t a triumph. It bore no grace.
It was escape—raw, fierce,
and unapologetically its own.
Hummingbirds have taken flight
Packed their suitcases late last night
If I am good, they truly might
Return next spring on wings of a kite
Butterfly, butterfly, dancing so bright,
Your wings are a canvas, a wondrous sight.
Jewel-like colours in the air,
Fluttering freely without care.
From flower to flower, you gently sway,
Sipping sweet nectar throughout the day.
A living rainbow on the breeze,
Your beauty is sure to charm and please.
Once a caterpillar, crawling slow,
Now a marvel, putting on a show.
Metamorphosed to catch the eye,
A dazzling creature that can fly.
Butterfly, butterfly, pure delight,
Your colours shimmer in the morning light.
A joyful dance on fragile wings,
Your presence makes our hearts take wing.
My wings take flight
I wish to take flight, to get away, I stand upon the mountain top, looking over the edge, the sounds of the ocean hitting the rocks, I back up as to ready myself for flight, I run forward with my arms straight out at my side.
I feel free as my feet leave the ground, I’m finally free flying high above the ground, the ocean as my guide. I see the bald eagle flying above my head, no care in the world, no mask on my face, just the wind blowing in my hair, oh how everyone linings to be here, oh how healing and soulful does flying free feel.
I guide above seeing the world below, my soul is free, no fears here, only the birds, butterflies as my guides..
The Sky is my home, I no longer long for the world we live in now, as I glide around free and calm, with the sounds of the ocean as my song..
Stop the light
Crows take flight
Alas we bask
With one flask
The night is young
By moonlight sung
Down the spine
Feel it twine
A drop of blood
The sting of mud
One more breath
One more death
Hold the hour
Do not cower
Stop the light
Crows take flight
From his cage-
he looks up high
and watches planes
up in the sky-
as the smoke trails far behind…
and the sun shines in his eyes.
From his perch-
he sees birds in flight
and dreams that one day he just
might-
fly with them out of sight…
Oh how he dreams he might.
From his seat-
he looks around
watches lizards scurry round
to and fro-
on the ground…
One day too he’ll jump around.
From this chair-
he’ll never leap,
but his mind thinks
differently-
He sees himself running ‘bout….
Playing as he laughs and shouts.
His prison small-
meant to confine;
freed his mind for dreams sublime.
For he can fly-
at any time….
and feel the sun’s warmth as it shines.
He can fly-
farther and better
than birds in any weather
He can fly-
alone or flocked together…
even though to his chair he’s tethered.
For in his mind-
he walks upright
all the day and all the night
He knows-
one day he just might…
rise from his chair and take flight.
Twas a much better day, no negatives till now
At this late hour, none are expected or allowed
Happy dreams tonight
Creepies TAKE FLIGHT
Not welcome here, this dude's happy endowed
Chasing fantasies, fledgling hopes take flight,
catching my finicky heart by surprise.
For the instant I gazed into your eyes:
a ravenous love bug began to bite.
Now, being with you is such a delight,
that it's impossible to verbalize.
Your infectious smile makes me smile, as well:
unleashing my spirit, you gave it wings.
And as my heart hums along, my soul sings
for both fell under your magical spell.
And I've changed my ways, the whole world can tell,
I was a puppet till you cut my strings.
I have never felt so happy before:
who could possibly want anything more?
Never let somebody take
Talk bad about you or shake
The happiness out of you
Leaving you saddened and blue
These people don't have a clue
Whatever they plan to do
Will just bounce off you as they
Keep trying most everyday
To make you fall apart and be
Full of pain and misery
But if you are strong and tough
Their actions wont seem so rough
Listen to your heart and try
Letting wonderful wings fly
Up above the hurt that might
Ground your wings from taking flight
Let them soar so high and proud
Above all the noisy crowd
That don't understand how each
Of us needs to try and reach
Deep inside, be who you are
Shining like the brightest star
Not to ever be burned out
From the hatred thrown about
Twas a much better day, no negatives till now
At this late hour, none are expected or allowed
Happy dreams tonight
Creepies TAKE FLIGHT
Not welcome here, this dude's happily endowed
Always take flight
And lift yourself up
Do not be discouraged
Reach for the top
With a valiant effort
Along with drive and ambition
Just go for the gold
Focus and put yourself in a favorable position
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