Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

A Poem by jenbem

 

Hold me tightly.
Seal me into you,
into the palm of your hand.
 
So firm, even when my body
is aching and yearning to
wrap myself around
myself, to
discover me, to 
emerge anew,
 
I am crushed
by the weight of
your grasp.
 
Remember,
you said you never
liked Butterflies

anyway.

© 2008 jenbem


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Soul stirring and passionate words, the mood and flow absolutely gorgeous.

A true gem!




Posted 16 Years Ago


Excellent! This poem works on so many different levels. The title describes the action happening, perhaps in a metaphorical sense, and then the contrasting elements of intimacy and destruction throughout. The ending hit me like a hammer to the chest.

Thanks for touching me.


Posted 16 Years Ago


It is a sad comfort I get from this, not sure if that was your intent though. Like visiting a comfortable place you will not enjoy. Anyway, I like the construction over all, if anything (and I always tend to make some sort of observation) I would look at the second stanza. It could be stronger if you keep the reference to the firm grip and what it does rather than the reaction to it. Just a thought.



Posted 16 Years Ago


Hmm creepy

Posted 16 Years Ago


Its such simple but so complicated poem, I read it few times . each time discovered something new , you use words so beautifully , Thanks Yos

Posted 16 Years Ago


I love butterflies! This was tragically beautiful. Good write.

Posted 16 Years Ago



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jenbem

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