Black Butterfly

She is just a shadow

Walking in the dark

On a freezing night.

The sight of her breath

Is only visible in the wolf’s eyes.

Her steps crunching in the snow

Is what ominous danger sounds like.

The wind becomes her cries

That will go unheard but felt for miles.

Just before the calm before the day

Sees the light

She emerges to take flight

Like the caterpillar

That earned its wings.

Reviews

[Rozz]

The visual you creative is impressive.

[barleygirl]

I like the way you blend mysteriously macabre imagery with a gut-punch metaphor dealing with real life. The scene feels heavy with anticipation and/or danger. I truly did not expect your ending to take a turn toward the light, but it's nicely satisfying to end this way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you again... I like to write poetry that takes a turn toward the unexpected, just like life.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Your words spoke of survival, or more accurately, an enduring spirit. I hope my interpretation was somewhere near your intent, either way, I enjoyed this piece.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Interpretations are always correct, we all see things from our point of view and that is always right.
thank you.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Very true, friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it gets the darkest just before the light...but the light does come...
and sooner or later that caterpillar will fly.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Darn straight... thank you Jacob.

[sette]

this is the first time for me to read one of your poems, your code name reminds me of James Dean, anyway it is beautifully written there is nothing wonderful than having that freedom as you grow in age or in wisdom because life evolves continuously.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much, appreciate the wonderful compliment,

I like James Dean, but my name derives from a song from a German rock band called Bonfire.

[sette]

you are very much welcome