Metamorphosis

 

 

 

 

 

Some backwards metamorphosis
...happens
when you appear

this butterfly crawling back

to the safety of her cocoon,
for, one footstep near me

makes me cringe
sound of your voice
like darting daggers
flashing photographs

of not so tender moments

temples trembling
wringing my hands
little girl, lost

until I remember
that despite you,

wind still found my wings.




~

Reviews

[~Mary Ann~]

There is such strength in this piece and realization.. that inspite of an individual the butterfly is still strong enough to find its wings. Even when the butterfly wanted to find the safety of its cocoon.. there is no denying what it is meant to be or its destiny... so up and fly it will. Regardless of the harsh winds.. :)

Simply fabulous..

[Wondering Mind]

Outstanding in imagery! The word "cringe" fits in perfectly in this heartfelt write. Excellent poetic talent and skill.

[Delilah Dunn]

Great imagery with raw and honest emotion. All the things a poem should truly be. You also do quite well expressing the change that occurs in you when this particular person is around. This is a difficult situation to express in certain ways, but I feel that you did it not only eloquently, but also evocatively. Thanks for the great read.