Transformation

Curled in a coccoon she waits

fragile heart barely beating

healing begets transformation

even the broken can rise again

past wrongs, shed like snake skin

evolving from anger's ugly blight

to the delicate silk of wings

crimson and black glistening

under the rays of a fertile sun

waiting...waiting...

to spread wide freedom's gate

taking a suicidal leap of faith

into something beyond today

finally...

watch as she soars overhead

to nuzzle cotton candy clouds

suspended in crystalline azure skies

fearless as the phoenix rising

her fiery soul is reborn...

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

captcha* redberry

Reviews

[redzone]

sounds like a "flutterby", has found that "cotton candy clouds" can transform you into a multi-colored "butterfly".. it's really nice to see this transformation Andrea. cocoons may be safe, protective and necessary, but life, with all its beauty and ugliness happens outside... the world needs such "fiery souls", and we need this poetic fire here at WC as well...

~~redzone

[redflutterby]

Yes she has...you might see her flutter by in the sky. Dont forget to wave. Thanks so much Curt.

[redzone]

ok getting my wave in shape right now!! YEAH!!!!!

[redzone]

and... would it be ok if I also jump up and down... ;0)

[Pryde Foltz]

Yay … this is what poetry is all about …
watch as she soars overhead

to nuzzle cotton candy clouds

suspended in crystalline azure skies

fearless as the phoenix rising

her fiery soul is reborn…

From red to another … you go girl.

[TL Boehm]

beautiful. I wish...I wish...as I read this, for wings....instead of scales and taloned feet

[redflutterby]

Oh Tammy...just shake off those scales, trim those talons and fly!! The more the merrier...thanks hun!!

[MsJewel]

Wow! You have created some beautiful images for the reader to enjoy, but even more than that is the wonderful uplifting feeling of your words. Lovely!

:) Julie

[Rita L. Sev]

Every day is a chance to renew - I love the hope this piece exudes, Red. Honest, uplifting... great write!

Love the captcha, too :)

[redflutterby]

Feeling quite hopeful these days Rita...thank you for reading me!!

[AprilRN1210]

I am so happy to see this from you ma'am!!! it feels like a full exhale and fresh intake of renewed strength!.. the imagery and emotion in this one lift the spirit and push it in the direction of motivation and resilience.. I really enjoyed this one!!!... ((hugs)) to you :)

[redflutterby]

Thank you April....I like seeing this from me as well. And your review is delightful.

[AprilRN1210]

you're more than welcome girl... It was my pleasure.. and thank you!

[Lyn Anderson]

I love this. It has a positive, uplifting feel.
Now, since I am me, and you love me that way, choose or not to, to put the possessive apostrophes in
anger's and freedom's
BTW, the font choice is lovely too.

[redflutterby]

Thank you my apostrophe queen!! Lol....glad you enjoyed this.

[Einstein Noodle]

earth driven sexy abandon .. the chrysalis of becoming .. a spitfire of a poem ..and could not be more appropriate of a captcha ;)

had to read several times to savor ..
E.

[redflutterby]

Wow!! Love what you felt from this one. And yes the captcha was perfect. Please feel free to savor as much as you want too....thanks E.

[kublakhan27]

This one brought a smile to my face...it makes me happy to see you writing uplifting work my friend, hopefully this is a reflection of how you are feeling...the last five lines are gorgeous...evolving from angers ugly blight can be an excruciatingly long process at times, but when the evolution is complete, it is worth it...I haven't been in the best of spirits as of late (but when am I haha) but this piece has inspired me...lovely work Andrea.

[redflutterby]

I'm thrilled to be writing uplifting work again...and much like that fiery phoenix rising I am on my way!! Hope you catch the spirit as well Steve. Thanks...

[kublakhan27]

I can only say that I'll keep my fingers crossed...always a pleasure my friend :)

[icelandicblue]

Where there is hope there is the chance to be reborn. Sometimes we need to stay in stasis for a time before we are ready. This is an inspirational poem and I found my mood rising as I read this:

watch as she soars overhead

to nuzzle cotton candy clouds

suspended in crystalline azure skies

fearless as the phoenix rising

her fiery soul is reborn...

[redflutterby]

More poetry from my own experiences...I have spread my wings and am soaring overhead. Lol.... Thank you dear Anne, I'm glad my words could lift you too.