~Butterfly effect~

_this is not goodbye, love you to the moon and back, miss you more than life itself ♥♥

You can't flutter by, 

  and not affect everyone

   you've so graciously touched,

heart of gold wrapped 

   in ethereal veiled wings of strength

we gazed upon your emboldened flight

     right from the beginning of time

blustering storms now overshadowed,

     cast in your onward flight

yet, so bittersweet you've risen

     above the ashen earth's rebound

destined for skies of brilliance

   free from ambivalence's rhyme

awash in your splendor of glory

  overcoming in your wayward graces,

what may be is still a mystery

   to all of those who believe,

tomorrow's whispering promises linger

       on a zephyr quietly awaiting ~

~you can't flutterby and not affect everyone you've touched~

“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” 
― Rose Kennedy

Author's Note

Reviews

[therisa]

Oh Frieda, of all of your poetry, you have written for, or about your sister, this one is very special, in the way, you have written the perfect eulogy for her. I hope, when my time comes, I have someone like you, to tell the world, who I was, as a person, a friend and a sister, to them. Thank you, for sharing this poem, with us.

[Frieda P]

You're back, thanks for your kind review therisa, so nice to see you again.

[therisa]

Your welcome, and thank you, Frieda. Been struggling with my latest anti-depressant/anxiety med, since mid-June, which has left me, apartment bound, with severe agoraphobia and anxiety attacks.

[Frieda P]

Oh that doesn't sound good, chin up and hang in there therisa.

[therisa]

It isn't, Frieda, but has provided a lot of poetry, written over the past 5 weeks. Not sure, what to do with these poems. To hide them, in my don't post file or share a limited few, with the greater world.

[Frieda P]

You should share them, there's always someone out there who can relate, I think poetry makes us feel less alone in our darkest hours.

[therisa]

Sigh, have 96 poems to transcribe first, before I can do anything with them. Not a task, I'm looking forward to. We'll see, Frieda.

[Cory Barrett]

Through out our liver there are so many that we touch, and so many that touch us. We can only hope that our sense of touch is heavy enough to leave a lasting imprint on lives, and a positive one at that. I suppose this is the goal of a life in general, "leave a scar worth telling a story about on the world."

[Frieda P]

It's certainly a scar to be sure, thanks so much Cory.

[Rita L. Sev]

There is no goodbye, but for a brief parting... Frieda, your words touched me so profoundly today. I hope you can feel the strength of those who love you...

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Rita, much appreciate your kind words....

[Ruth]

Never goodbye hon...not when in the heart and thought of ... warm hugs xo ♥

[Frieda P]

Thanks Poppy, muchly appreciate the sweet sentiment. xo

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem my friend.
"You can't flutter by,
and not affect everyone
you've so graciously touched,
heart of gold wrapped "
The words gentle,kind and powerful. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your kind words John.

[WILDERNESS]

The best leave early while the second best are left behind to get their act together before they too are liberated................... a beautiful poem..

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Wilderness.

[redflutterby]

Youre right time does not heal all wounds. There are some that will never heal. Besides it is your pain and none of us can truly understand it nor can we take it from you. Theres so many layers of loss here that iI can say without a doubt its a tragedy beyond our comprehension. Your words are gentle and flowing with the love for her. Its the purest kind of love the true definition of unconditional. As with most of your poems its clear that you write to express your innermost feelings...and theres a sacredness to the ones about her. Which is as it should be when such tenderness is shone. Stay strong on this hard day. xo

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much my sweet friend, your words always lift my spirit. xo

[Einstein Noodle]

i love the butterflies .. who can not?! such a fragile creature but they migrate thousands of miles .. who can imagine!? a wonderful tribute to those that brush our cheeks with such a gentle touch .. it goes right to the heart ..
E.
ps you kind of like the zephyr word don't you :)) it packs a wallop of gentleness and depth .. like your poem

[Frieda P]

Yes, I thought everyone knew I loved zephyr, thanks E. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

well! ... i guess i'm not everyone now am i!!! :))

[Sophy Freebirds]

Wounds are always fresh... they are only covered by scars sometimes.the pain never goes the memory never fades.it will be etched in our hearts forever.. i feel for you Freida,i know you miss her badly..Even i miss my sister too :(.. but by your poems she will always be flying like a butterfly in our hearts forever.Lee will be now looking down on you with pride.No matter you will feel the emptiness but your poems written from her will always reign supremely.Treasure your sweet memories never let them go.. xoxo :)★prayers and wishes for you n***a★

~Sophy

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your sweet sentiments Sophy. xo

[Sophy Freebirds]

Its always a pleasure sweetie

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Most touching write. I really enjoyed this poem.
Thanks for asking to review.

[Frieda P]

Thank you for your kind words Clive.

[Troy Henson]

This was absolutely touching Frieda. A loss so close to us can be so hard and I feel deeply for you me dear friend. This piece is beautifully written and expresses such deep feelings and emotions. Well penned my dear.

Troy

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Troy, appreciate the sentiments my friend.