Reflective Views

~I watched you

from distant shorelines of my mind

as the waves came crashing in

Butterfly ripplings on twinkling seas,

felt the safe harbor within memories

The horizon met with the sun

always dipping away into darkness 

till a lighthouse guides the way 

Brilliance of reflective views

sailed adrift to a new dawning~

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

With the thought of butterfly ripplings comes my favorite quote: ``Love is like a butterfly. If you chase after it, it will fly away. But if you are patient, and wait long enough, it will land in your hands.``
To imagine gazing at an ocean fluttering by and by like a butterfly intrigues me, and I can't exactly envision the scene perfectly due to the many feelings induced by the thought. To fall in love with the sea, and feel the overwhelming urge to leap in despite the knowledge the particular ripple you'd like to feel would be far out of reach by the time you land in, leaving you to drown by your own actions. Only the ripple is a metaphor for a person and you know that the person will be long gone soon.
I'm not sure if you've implied that with the poem, but you've certainly outdone yourself and caressed your talents.

[Frieda P]

Sometimes your brilliance is shocking Tai....thanks for this insightful & lovely review.

[Joyrider]

A brilliant poem, it's full of metaphors. I think you are alluding to your departed sister.
Pardon my ignorance but I couldn't help but ask, what is the meaning of butterfly in the poem

[Frieda P]

Butterflies to me represent transition and a celebration of peaceful flight, they always make me think of my sister who I lost in 2009, I think it signifies a different personification for everyone....thanks so much for reading shiggy.

[Tom]

And with each ripple a kiss goodbye, till we meet again!

Delightfully, delectable !

[Frieda P]

Oh I love that thought, thanks Tom!

[Angel]

What a soothing piece this is.
There is peace here...

[Frieda P]

Jazzed you felt it Angel, thanks muchly....

[Jack...]

You have once again outdone yourself and once again amazed me.

The horizon met with the sun
always dipping away into darkness
till a lighthouse guides the way

Loved this stanza, so enchanting and beautiful. I love the feeling of this poem my dear sweet friend. I love how your heart reflects off of the waters this portrays. I feel a certain peace wash over me as I read this over and over again, like the tide singing its melodic rythym to my soul. Each day I come here and find another gem from you, like the sunrises everyday, so do your words to me, opening my eyes to the beauty that flows from your wonderfully creative and awe inspiring fingers.

Stunnigly beautiful, as is the poet.

[Frieda P]

Your review has me enchanted Jack, thanks so much my sweet friend....

[Yellow Butterfly]

Such an empowering and soothing write Fp... with it brings a calmness to the mind and soul....

Lovely thought provoking words ......

:O)

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your gracious review YB... :-)

[Pax]

ahhh, how revitalizing read this is...
a beautiful butterfly preads its beautiful wings
up high, in the beautiful sky...
a reflective piece of you, a butterfly with colorful hue..

~ simply beautiful!

[Frieda P]

Thanks Pax, muchly appreciated my friend.