If I could fly~

If I could fly to you on butterfly wings

I'd take a leap of faith to meet you on the other side

touch within your soul's grandiose absence 

hurricane's darkly blitz'd residuals brought

hydrangeas' sapphire rains 

you chang'd the rhyme in your demise,

empty heart flutters in this sadness of illusions

'Love you to the moon and back' & 'round Jupiter’s stars

sweet reminisces of once upon a time's presence 

Author's Note

Reviews

[therisa]

Oh Frieda, this poem more than any other poem, I've read, tucks at my heart's strings, with it's lament of what was lost. Especially, after a close friend near brush with death, after a major stroke, on February 14th, and sequential three seizures, as an aftermath of the stroke. I wish i could fly up there and bring her, back, so the two of you, could have more time, together. Thank you, for sharing this very personal poem, with us.

[Frieda P]

Sorry to hear that therisa, thanks for your lovely thoughts here.

[therisa]

Thank you, Frieda. The good news is, she has been transferred to a rehab centre, on Monday, and is itching to get back home.

[Frieda P]

Good to know, I wish her luck in her recovery. If she's already itching to go home, she's halfway there...

[A. Amos]

Compelling and enjoyable read. Well done!

[Frieda P]

Thanks muchly A!

[Sami Khalil]

Sorrow is a burden we carry as well as desolation. We long to meet our beloved people on the other side but then we have a mission here to accomplish and others that need us too...At least we are visitors to them now in our dreams...A marvelous sad write...:)..............

[Frieda P]

Left behind is the cruelest to endure, thanks for your thoughts Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)...................

[emmajoy]

Such sadness written so beautifully. '.. brought hydrangeas' sapphire rains '

And in return, you'll find an oh so welcome visitor holding your hand when the snow lies crisp and the cold air chills, dear friend. Tis true, i know it. (You)

[Frieda P]

Hydrangeas were her favorite, I sure hope you're right petulia, thanks for that sweet thought my friend. x

[emmajoy]

Guess it's how i feel about my two visitors, dear petulia. (You)

[Scott Metro]

To the moon and back....long trip...
Very, very nice Miss Frieda...
But you always weave so well..so I'm not at all surprised.
Good job..
Scott

[Frieda P]

Something me and my sister Lee used to say to one another all the time Scott, thanks for reading.

[Scott Metro]

:)
Scotty...

[Frieda P]

When I say 'to the moon' to you, it means something completely different Alice. ;-)

[Scott Metro]

LOL...OH yes...I remember that Norton..!!

[Frieda P]

Ha my kids think those are the best reruns ever, I should worry about those boys...haha

[Scott Metro]

Teach 'em how to go bowling...lol...Ralph and Norton always used that as an excuse to get in trouble..then you can worry...

[Frieda P]

Ha if only bowling were the problemo.....

[Scott Metro]

OH...are they noticing girls..??..that's bad...girls have cooties...LOL

[Frieda P]

Ha they're much too old to think cooties anymore....haha

[Scott Metro]

OH no..boy you got trouble...girls are always getting young men in trouble..lol

[Frieda P]

Don't even get me started, you surely didn't suggest us gals are the problemo!

[Scott Metro]

haha..OK...truce....lol

[Frieda P]

Wise move....you're smarter than you look hhaa

[Scott Metro]

snicker...snicker...lol..I can push your buttons anytime...lol..but you need some peace and quiet..

[Frieda P]

I get peace from poetry, there just happens to be wolves disturbing the quiet haha

[Scott Metro]

I'll behave...it's pretty evident that your just hanging on by a string...lol

[Frieda P]

Hahaha, yep watch out for the crazy lady........... ;-P

[Scott Metro]

Your a bit cheeky..but You'll do....

[redflutterby]

"you chang'd the rhyme in your demise"

That one line says it all... when a loved one dies so unexpectedly lifes very essence is altered. What would the rhyme and verse of each day be if she was still here? I'm sure youve thought about that numerous times. Not just figuratively but literally. The words you pen would be vastly different...at least regarding her.

Theres no doubt you would fly to her if you could....just to have one moment in her embrace. The very thought brings tears to the eyes of all who read your very personal words. No love has ever shined brighter then the love you have for her...no pain has cried out louder then what you express with us all. It is humbling to see it...the reverance is almost to much to bear. My heart aches for you my dearest friend....xo

[Frieda P]

Thanks Red, you've touched my heart with your sweet sentiments. x

[Jay Steitler]

I feel a desolation mixed with great hope. Suffering is palpable, yet it has brought about a great composition. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much for your kind words Jay.

[Jay Steitler]

Pleasure's all mine, Frieda! :)

[Jack...]

I really wish I knew the exact perfect words to say to relieve this sorrowed burden from you dear Frieda but I don't. I do however know that every word of this sad but wonderful poem is true. I know that if you could fly to her you would without hesitation.

Your are the most brilliant poet I know because you have the ability to make me smile or break my heart with your words.

[Frieda P]

There really are no words Jack, thanks for your kindness, some things just need to be said.

[Jack...]

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