Butterfly

Butterfly

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
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I don't see them much anymore and I miss them, for they are made from the things that dreams are made from.

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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...

© 2021 Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Author's Note

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
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

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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

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

Thank you Fran for the kind thoughts on this poem. These lovely creatures have such a divine quality.. read more



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I like the Frida Kahlo quote and it's so apt to describe the vivacity of a butterfly. There are so many beautiful aspects to describe this beautiful creature. It's a beautiful poem that you shared... Thank you for that

Posted 3 Years Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your thoughts on this poem. The qoute from the amazing artist Frida Kahlo best.. read more
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3 Years Ago

You are so welcome, and Frida Kahlo is my favourite, her self portrait truly defines her
If, after starting off as a worm, a butterfly can attain such elegance, maybe the rest of us have some chance of improving. Patience, patience....

Posted 3 Years Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

I so agree with your statement my friend. I still have that hope in humanity. Thank you for your tho.. read more
I liked the couplets here....the rhyming is flawless. Butterflies have always been very important to me. They are enchanting. Your words elevate them to almost a spiritual level. I enjoyed this one. Lydi***

Posted 3 Years Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

Thank you kindly Lydia for your thoughts on this piece. I have always felt that these beautiful crea.. read more
Butterflies are good metaphors for, as you say, empowerment and a spiritual sense of self. Thank you for writing lovely words.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Shelley Warner

3 Years Ago

My husband use to tell about an experience he had at age 19 or 20, when he was feeling messed up aft.. read more
Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

That's an amazing story Shelley. My uncle had a similar thing happen on his LSD trip he described hi.. read more
Shelley Warner

3 Years Ago

You're welcome. And thank you for sharing yours.
You got me! Not generally a rhyme fan but this split my opposition to it perfectly...
there is nothing forced here, it floats gently as the creature after which it is titled.
j.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

Thank you, Jacob, for your thoughts on this work. This was fun to write because in all honesty it pr.. read more
Now that you mention it, I haven't seen as many as usual while out and about (masked of course... Me, not the...) Anyway, now I'm going to pay more attention to see if I'm just not looking or they too are isolating. The goth ones (moths) are certainly still about, which always leaves me wondering, if they like the light so much, why not just get up earlier! 😊


Posted 3 Years Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

That is actually a very good question, why don't moths get up early? I laughed at first when I read.. read more
I love butterflies, too. At school, I was given caterpillars to raise. They fed on one special kind of leaf only. They grew a lot, and then they wrapped up in a cocoon. After a week or two, beautiful butterflies came out. Then, we let them go.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

I remember back in the 80s for science class we did a similar thing and it was so amazing to see tho.. read more
Excellently written! Not long ago, I was wondering why I hadn’t seen a butterfly in probably two years, and now I can’t go outside without seeing at least three! I think it connects well with the spiritual aspect of the poem. This is a beautifully written piece. I like to pick my favorite lines but I can’t with this one. I love each line, they’re written with so much passion and fire. I’ve always loved seeing the connections of nature and ourselves and sometimes feel as if I’m the only one who does. Thank you for sharing!

Posted 3 Years Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

Thank you kindly for the comment I truly appreciate it. I miss seeing them and feel it's not a true .. read more
Vertigo Cat1111

3 Years Ago

I agree- it’s not summer without butterflies. And yes, I’ve heard those wildfires are awful, and.. read more
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

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

3 Years Ago

Thank you Fran for the kind thoughts on this poem. These lovely creatures have such a divine quality.. read more

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Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

salinas , CA



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If I can say something worth saying that makes just one person think about others...I'll try. The greatest storyteller was my grandmother. I miss her stories. Also, I would like to add to please pay.. more..

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