Dead Butterflies

And in this moment

I realize that 

YOU are the biggest mistake

I have ever made.

Where butterflies

once occupied my stomach,

now a swarm of wasps 

have replaced them.  

The deadly stings are just too painful

and I don't know how

much longer I can last before

they finally consu--

Reviews

[Eliza Mae]

Excellent write. First of all, the title "Dead Butterflies", automatically drew me in and made me curious of such a thing! :)

Second, I love how simple, short, and sweet this poem is. You took a nice expression of butterflies in your stomach and described the agony of when they die.

Finally, I love how you ended this poem! Mid verse, the stings consume you! I thought that was very unique and creative.

Bravo, Aimee! :)

[Aimee Finicky]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate the review! :)

[Eliza Mae]

You're very welcome! :)