Butterfly

I don't see them much anymore and I miss them, for they are made from the things that dreams are made from.

Butterfly

by

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

"Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?"-Frida Kahlo

In powdered wings which fill the air

Drifting lonely; captured stare

Framed in patterns arresting eye

Delicate creature rising high

Between the space which binds us to

Planted feet that wish of you.

What secrets rest upon those wings

Aileron flight which rise and sing

Colored patterns upon your silk

Immortal beauty of your ilk

Enchanted by the dreams of you

Ascending up the endless blue

So let hearts aspire; wander high

On those wings; oh Butterfly...

Author's Note

This is a piece that hopes to inspire empowerment and a spiritual sense of self and our deep connections to nature. We should better value that which we are a part of. -CLE

Reviews

[Fran Marie]

So let hearts aspire; wander high
On those wings; oh Butterfly...

Thus is such a beautiful
piece. of poetry..the
butterfly with its delicate
wings and beauty in flight
a serene sight to behold
how high they fly free gracefully

Nice Work Carlos

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Fran for the kind thoughts on this poem. These lovely creatures have such a divine quality about them. I have no doubt there are so many poems written about them, and deservedly so. They truly are beautiful.

[lightsong]

"for they are made from the things that dreams are made from." oh my my friend! I will be honest to say that I ADORE this sentence the most and I wish if You used it like it is in your beautiful poem because You express it all in this, the mystical, magical, beautiful essence...
"So let hearts aspire; wander high
On those wings; oh Butterfly..." oh yes please!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you so much for the kind review on this poem. You are absolutely correct that this poem seeks to place the reader upon this magical, mystical beautiful journey of nature's angels...the butterfly. No creature inspires such spiritual freedom and empowerment then butterflies. They simply dance in the wind because they hear a divine chorus we are unable too. And they are truly free.

[lightsong]

"They simply dance in the wind because they hear a divine chorus we are unable too. And they are truly free." honestly my friend You should use more of these sentences into a new "butterfly" poem :)

[Barbara Johnson]

First, thank you for your review on my poem, Open to Attack. I really liked this poem because I love butterflies. They are just awesome in their patterns of beauty.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Barbara I enjoyed reading your poem and am looking forward to more of your art. I too just love butterflies because to me the are nature's angels. What I wouldn't give to have wings like them.

[Lisa C]

Colored patterns upon your silk

On those wings; oh Butterfly...

Beautiful poem ;-)

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Lisa for reading and commenting on this poem. I really appreciate it.

[wordman]

wouldn`t it be nice if we could just fly

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you wordman for your comment on this poem. It definitely would be amazing to have wings and be able to take up flight. Thank you again.

[wordman]

you`re welcome

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Beautifully worded, the poetry seems to take on the lilting flutter of its subject. Very lovely. F.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Fabian for your thoughts on this poem. This is probably the one piece of writing I wouldn't change a thing on. It truly feels to me as a completed work. My other writings perhaps less so. Even though to some it may be a bit contrite there is a deeper message to this poem. Thank you again for your comment.

[Kelly Scheppers]

An exquisite ode to the butterfly, Carlos. They've come a long way from their cocoon, and the revelation is as spiritual as it is renewing.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Kelly for your thoughts on this poem. These incredibly beautiful creatures do hold a unique fascination in the hearts and minds of us all. Their angelic grace is something to aspire towards.

[Ruth]

That is the key - to value that which is such a wonderful sight to behold and reflect on. This is a wonderfully, vivid poem Carlos. Nature is truly the reigning beauty of this realm :) I haven't seen a butterfly in about a year actually, made me think - they seem less these days...

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Ruth for your kind comment on this poem. It's been so long I honestly can't remember myself the last time I seen one. I've seen quite a few moths but no butterflies. I really miss them.

[John Prophet]

Beautiful piece of writing.👍🏼

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you John for reading and commenting on this poem.

[Miss Sharon]

Beauty beyond words! I not only saw the butterfly, but felt the emotions as higher he rose. Well done! ~Sharon

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Sharon for your kind thoughts on this poem. This really was enjoyable to write to be honest. Especially during the troubling and stressful times. Thank you again.

[NotUsinganymore]

Very sweet poem. I really enjoyed it

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Junglee for the nice comment on this poem. I really appreciate it.

[NotUsinganymore]

You are welcome