~Exhale Poetry

Butterfly haunts me
flutters by in the dark of night
when the smoke cleared
all that was left was a still photograph
no breath to be had, no words to be spoken
perched upon my mind where no one can see
all the secrets that taunt me

Left behind in your spirit 
like an erratic zephyr they twist my head
nothing sacred in how you fled the atmosphere
I oft wonder have you found that freedom
as you floated from this earth
markings on the sky of colorless clues  
the painted scenery still not clear
all that's left to do is exhale poetry

Author's Note

Reviews

[annie lee]

Sometimes the words we string together are the only respite we have. They are our armor or if the barrage is less intense, our umbrella. I feel the sorrow here and the despairing frustration that such a loss must engender. Exhaling poetry would necessarily be the only comfort.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much for your gracious thoughts here annie lee....

[Deron Alexis]

yeah lol exhale it seems to that easy for you well done friend your poems have a strange balance to them every time i read one every hing goes still but I feel like the world is about to tip over it's strangly exiting fear and thrill hat you mange in all your writing regardless of mood maybe some day i'll perfect a signature style.

[Frieda P]

You're too kind Deron, you humble me as I tip you over ;-) You already have a signature style my friend...thanks so much.

[TL Boehm]

all thats left to do is exhale poetry - wow. It is a stellar piece even though the pain in it is inescapable.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Tam!

[Tom]

No better way to release emotion than through a spot of poetry and this is one spot you can be proud to show off !

Deep and intriguing, well penned once more Frieda P ( P for Poet ) !!

[Frieda P]

Thanks Tom, glad you enjoyed this one!

[eglantine]

Many of us do use poetry as a map to ourselves, or a better understanding of things. This poem is a good example of that. I kind of want the last line to be "all that's left to do is poetically exhale" Either or... Thanks for sharing!

[Frieda P]

Thanks muchly eglantine, always appreciate your thoughts.

[OTownPete]

Interesting journey in this piece Frieda and those of us who are so doomed to exhale poetry can only hope for the best. Your friend in words, Pete

[Frieda P]

Thanks Pete, much appreciate your kind words.

[Emerald Seas]

Beautiful in its tranquil sorrow. It feels like a heavy melancholy that slides gracefully across the page.
"perched upon my mind where no one can see
all the secrets that taunt me"
Great lines - but I enjoyed the poem in its entirety

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much my friend, glad you enjoyed this one Sirrah.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for your amazing poetry. I like the words exhale poetry. I like the thoughts and the energy create by the poem.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks Coyote, your words are always so gracious.

[Leslie Philibert]

Like the use of Butterfly, using it as a common noun instead of a proper noun makes an unusual effect !

[Frieda P]

Thrilled you enjoyed my butterfly musings here Leslie, thanks so much.

[MsJewel]

Oh Frieda, This is beautiful even though there is sadness here. Your words are so soft and tender. Truly a lovely poem.

:) Julie

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Julie. :-)

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

This has such an intriguing title which the readers will surely look forward to reading the entire poem. The contents do not disappoint. :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your gracious review Blue :-)