I Saw A Butterfly

A tightness in my chest,

I feel my head exploding.

So desperately I want for something more,

For something bigger and better.

 

Frustrated, I get out of bed,

Dreading the day before me,

Not wanting to go into work,

Because it's like hell on Earth.

 

Pounded by the demands,

Buried by the expectations,

Overwhelmed by the busy-ness,

And exhausted at my effort.

 

I watch the clock creep forward,

Itching to be out of here,

Wanting to crawl back into bed,

And sleep the day away.

 

At last, I walk out of the building,

My heart and head pounding,

Wishing I could escape,

Even if only for a moment.

 

And then ...

 

God reaches down and wipes away my tears,

And shows me the beauty surrounding me.

I look up, distracted from my rush,

There's a butterfly drifting serenely.

 

In the middle of the madness,

This beautiful, painted creature,

Reaches into my heart to remind me,

That there's beauty here.

Author's Note

Sometimes the tender mercies of God leave me astounded. It's in the little things that He shows His love for His children. A butterfly reminded me that there is beauty in the world and calm in the madness. Sometimes when life gets crazy, overwhelming, and nearly unbearable, we forget to see what's around us ... and when God reminds us through the simple beauties, sometimes, it's the only thing that gets us through.

Reviews

[Carole]

Dezaraye, you are quite the poet! I love how you talked about a simple day at work and your disdain for it and then came your encounter with the butterfly! (And, as you can tell, I am a butterfly freak!) This is a marvelous testimony of God's love and grace for his people. I love how your poem flows beautifully without the rhyme.

Hey, I will w/b soon. Have been in the midst of organizing. We bought a new computer desk and put some shelves out in the garage and it has been a MAJOR ordeal because I don't have the storage in here now that I once did but I like it better. It's taking me a few days to get things in order, so my time on here has been minimal. Plus we are in the process of finding a renter for our condo. BUSY!

Anyway, LOVE the poem. Hugs, Me

[Ladysue]

exquisite ending...this piece speaks volumes...wonderful writing...

[Sel Whiteley]

"What is this life, if full of care
we have no time to stop and stare."
Leisure, by Davies. I really like the simple eloquence in this, that helps draw our attention to the butterfly, as does the structure and rhythm. I can relate because even though I had a job I loved, I hated worked it, too much pressure and expectation but I love butterflies

[Victoria Chang]

This is supreme, the simpleness of the butterfly turned into a very nice painting. I think I never even would've noticed how beautiful they are if not for this poem, of course i have seen butterflies and their idle wings but then I never came to think about the power it has over people....Truly this is a fantastic work.

Smiles,
Millenium

[Wildecat]

This is beautiful, if we stop for a moment and be really still you will be amazed at all of the beauty God has provided us and it's free. Nice write.

[Emily B]

And here I am again. Impressed again by your wisdom. Gladdened by the lesson.

[Blackbirdsong]

Yes it is true. Sometimes we are so down we can't find the way up, he is there to not only show us the way, but to comfort us. :)

[bailish]

I like your message. We all need to take time out of our hectic lifestyles to take joy in the simple pleasures of life. Nice.

[SM Davis]

Dez, you are so incredibly special. This is a fantastic piece and it shows the light that shines so brightly inside of you. NEVER forget that you are the only you in this world and that makes you INCREDIBLY special.

[BrightEyes]

Dezaraye - what beauty you've created here. Reminding us all that our daily grind can be so much more than that - that each day holds it's own beauty - if we simply take the time to notice the blessings all around us. This is a wonderful write.

*hugs*

[Spoken]

I love the positive outlook in this piece. Seems when we are at our darkest moment and feel we cannot continue something pulls us thru every time. The miracle of life and fate. Excellent piece I certainly connected with the emotion you extracted in the beginning. It's hard sometimes to deal with the expectations of others and what you expect of yourself. Great piece again Dezaraye