~to the Moon & Back

In my heart of discontent

where remembrances lie

dandelion & butterfly raindrops

land upon my face

streaming in memories

fragile recollections of a better place

wafting through the air

into the atmosphere

on a wing and a prayer

looking for a sign

are you here with me still

within the magic of a flutterby

I sigh a dandelion's breath

dancing spirals grace a zephyr

gently drifting to the clouds

made a wish upon a star,

                   they make it that far

for our essence to meet

halfway between

 the moon & back

Author's Note

~reminder of what Lee used to say to me all the time, except she added Big Sis.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Your poetry is getting better and better. I hope to buy your poetry book one day and add it to my favorite. I like the flow of thoughts and how you used the language. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Wow John, you humble me with your kind words, thank you so much.

[Tom C]

Cute. You are so masterful in what you write.

[Astro]

Where two orbits may meet between the moon and back. A wonderful thought Frieda. Playful winds send wishes to the stars. Beautiful imagery.

[Cassie]

Hi Frieda, thank you for this one, really loved reading it. I missed wc and am glad to be back.

[ANTO]

Beautiful. Tranquil. Mindful. Thankful.
X

[Tai Ryens]

I take it that dandelions and butterflies represent the glee of a moment, long blown away by the wind. I sense a comparison between the dandelion and butterfly for similarities, of which would be how they're able to glide away slowly, but disappear into the background until you recall the time when beauty had brushed upon your eyes; hence the tears. Disappointment probably followed because of the failure to preserve the dandelion or to catch the butterfly, and that could be the sigh. Ending it with a wish upon a star was breathtaking, as the memory would be far away and only the craving to do things differently would exist.

[Barbara Walker]

A very other worldly poem! I love the line "fragile recollections of a better place."

[SyberRose]

Very touching Frieda...a sad one indeed but beautifully penned...enjoyed your grace of words...hugs

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, Frieda, this is so touching! If only wishes could come true and we could be with the ones we love one more time....just for a few moments. The poignant nature of this poem struck me...and the innocence of the thoughts. Obviously you miss her terribly. I feel this way about the cousin I grew up with. We were like siblings. Sometimes when a butterfly kisses my hand, I wonder if it might be him. Your poetry is so soft. Wonderful work. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

You know I have those same thoughts about my sister Lee Lydie, on that last day a butterfly flew between me and my brother on the church steps and since then they've always been significant, not to mention she adored butterflies. Thanks so much for your kind words...

[Mark]

Touching and personal. The sadness makes me choked up a little. nice work.

[Frieda P]

Awh Mark, you have a soft heart, thanks muchly my friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you write such beautiful poems about Lee--it is evidence of how much you loved each other...and how much she will always mean to you.

[Frieda P]

Thank you for your kind words jacob.