The Spirit Dance of the Butterflies

 

 

 

 

The Spirit Dance of the Butterflies

 

Many, many years ago

When the earth was new

There lived a lovely butterfly

Her wings of brightest blue

Everyday was happy

As she fluttered all around

Visiting each precious bloom

Each garden they were found

 

Till one day by courier

A message she received

The news was far from happy

Causing her to grieve

Her mate was lost in battle

It broke her fragile heart

Never more would there be joy

Her world was torn apart

 

To show her grief she slowly

Removed her precious wings

Discarded everything she loved

The memories they bring

Then wrapped about her body

In a way to show her grief

A drab cocoon of teardrops

Then sat in disbelief

 

She could not eat, could not sleep

Her sadness did abound

So worried was her family

They often came around

Not to be a burden

She packed her many things

Her old medicine bundle

As well, her precious wings

 

She took off on a journey

As every day was kept

A map of where she traveled

By the tears she wept

The sadness so consuming

Her head she held so low

Downcast eyes the path she took

A heart that’s beating slow

 

Crossing o’er the fields

Creeks and valley streams

Touching each and every stone

Beneath her tiny feet

Around the world she walked

Lest journeys filled in length

For many days and many months

Running short of strength

 

About to end the story

Her broken heart near death

She prayed for time to hurry

Her last and final breath

For love had left her being

Wandering alone

That day her mate did breathe no more

The message she was shown

 

When seemingly from nowhere

The beauty sharp and sweet

A stone now lay upon the ground

Below these tired feet

Though different was this stone

The slightest joyous feel

The loveliness this stone possessed

Her sorrow slowly healed

 

It lay as a reminder

That ugliness might play

But found within this sorrow

Some beauty was displayed

And then her eyes did open

The perfect shade of brown

When then noticed wonders

Were waiting to be found

 

Like diamonds in the river

A perfect flower’s bloom

So happy had she now become

She cast off her cocoon

Shook the dust from on her wings

The brightest color blue
Put them on and offered thanks

This chance at life anew

 

She danced the dance of butterflies

And spread her story wide

To family and friends alike

The truth she did confide

In loss there will be sorrow

But life is just a time

Remember but the good you had

And you will be just fine

 

In everything is beauty

All that you will see

Whether in the rising sun

Or stones beneath your feet

Always find the goodness

It lies before you eyes

I promise you’ll find happiness

When you realize

 

So dance with me my posy

Spread your fancy wings

Follow me this winter’s eve

See the joy it brings

If ever you feel sorrow

Don’t forget the chance

Gives thanks to all the good you have

And let your spirit dance

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Marie]

Oh, I was afraid this would have a sad ending...a butterfly taking her wings off...
But I'm glad she came to see that life can be beautiful after all...

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Marie.

[Talesha]

Absolutely beautiful.Jack,you are a literary genius. I am in love with this poem.Exceptional poetry.Thank you for sharing.

[Jack...]

Talesha, I appreciate your more than kind words to me today. This poem is very special to me and I am so thrilled you enjoyed it. I wish all of the butterflies I know could be happy all of the time.

[Talesha]

Aww I truly did :)

[Lydia Shutter]

"But found within this sorrow
Some beauty was displayed"

Indeed, we all have darkness and sorrow in our lives at some point. No one lives to be a ripe old age without a few emotional and/or physical scars. Your poem is a wise life lesson. We have to search for the beautiful amid the ugly even if we have to dig to find it. Written with splendid imagery. You tell a tale so artfully, Jack. It's a pleasure to read you. Uplifting! lydi**

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Lydi. I know that happiness can be found, sometimes it is a journey, long and hard, but it is out there if you look hard enough. I appreciate you my friend.

[Pryde Foltz]

She danced the dance of butterflies
And spread her story wide
To family and friends alike
The truth she did confide
In loss there will be sorrow
But life is just a time
Remember but the good you had
And you will be just fine

Before there was dark, there was light and after. Great write, Jack.

[Jack...]

Pryde, your kind words have me dancing. I may be a little bigger than a butterfly, but I can still dance. Thank you always my friend.

[Pryde Foltz]

smiling here……….

[Vidya Bacchus]

Such a wonderful tale of despair and triumph.Held me from the first line to the last.When all seems lost we should still go on perhaps tomorrow will be better.

[Jack...]

That is the best way to look at it Vidya. Thank you so very much for your kindness. It means a lot to me.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are most welcome Jack.

[Frieda P]

Speechless and breathless Jack. This one tells an entire story, you knew I'd adore this one, from first word to last....just gorgeous, I can't say more....sigh. ♥

[Jack...]

Frieda, if I receive a sigh on my page from you, every word was worth it. Thank you more than you know.

[Kellyrose]

A truly beautiful poem that goes with the beautiful picture

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Kelly.