And no wind

Life is so much easier with friends

 

 

 

And no wind

 

 

Fierce the winds of reality on wings of painted feelings,

searching for that flower which holds the sweet nectar

Still fighting for that vision that brings hope

as dust and particles of sanity soar past at frightening speeds

 

Dark clouds seem to touch your frail body,

falling down from angered skies, constantly sustained

For this low pressure folds in the ingredients of sorrow,

while gardens dry into barren wastelands of locked gates

 

Fighting as you will, strength seems to sneak out the screened door

Weakness lands at your front step, ringing the bell

as the gusts beat you back even further than before

and rains have entered the picture on a calendar page

 

You, of yearning heart, are sadly a butterfly in a hurricane,

flapping your wings, forcing yourself against the gale

Trying desperately to reach the smiles which once found your face,

Ever tiring as moments from behind come into focus again

 

A rainbow of shimmering light appears, yet no sun has broken though

Magnificent auras on the walls of cherished dreams form

and the winds subside, at least in your path as 

one thousand butterflies appear to deflect the blustery winds

 

Loved ones from miles away have gathered, holding fast

of your desires, protecting you as you seek

answers and solutions of a brittle nature now strong,

as any garden wall may stand…they have found your smile   

 

Like a kaleidoscope born of a fearless shield,

friendships carve this path in a steadfast motion

For it is you sweet butterfly who are loved

and no wind shall deter you again

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Forgotten]

This is a great poem, I haven't actually had friends for quite a few years now. Spend all my time alone now and gave up on trying to make friends, I tend to hurt the people around me so they're safer without me. Great write though Jack, one of the best poets on here in my opinion

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. I am humbled by your praise. There are many fantastic poets on this site and I strive to be as good as them someday and kind comments like yours will help me reach that goal.

[Forgotten]

Ah you're already there, you're alongside the greats on this site, just as Frieda is too. It's me who strives to be as talented as people like yourself

[Jack...]

Letting your soul talk is the key...

[Jack...]

Frieda blows me away, always. That my friend is talent. I learn something new everyday from her.

[Forgotten]

Frieda has incredible talent just as you do, haha I feel letting my soul talk isn't always the best idea any more, not now.

[Jack...]

You would be surprised...you stand not alone but engulfed by the passion that is everyone else's heart.

[Forgotten]

See and this is why you're a poet :) You have a beautiful heart

[TL Boehm]

Forgotten. I left myself and my friends in Arkansas in 79. I understand what you're saying.

[TL Boehm]

Fighting as you will, strength seems to sneak out the screened door
Weakness lands at your front step, ringing the bell
as the gusts beat you back even further than before
and rains have entered the picture on a calendar page

drawn to this part especially. there is something so real about it. reminds me of my child hood. Summer storms in Arkansas....when I couldn't go out and play. Pre internet of course.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much sweet Tammy. So nice to see you here today. I always appreciate seeing your smile show up on my page.

[Vikrantsingh]

Two words Amazing and outstanding Jack you left me speechless :)
Bravo :)
- Singh :)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my good friend for your always kind words.

[Vikrantsingh]

You're welcome :) always Jack :)

[Keith]

Ah yes, there are some thing that we can't control, we are swept along with the winds of time. Only in death does that stop.

[Jack...]

And maybe not even then my friend. Thanks so much Keith.

[Astro]

A wonderful way to express the appreciation of friends and the quality that they offer in buffeting, as if by wings, the constant blows of hardened life. This sort of honor should never go unnoticed, and is completely evident by its creation that you are blessed and 'smiling' in appreciation, at least some of the time thanks to them. Well done.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend.

[Astro]

You're welcome buddy!

[Cassie]

Like a kaleidoscope born of a fearless shield,

friendships carve this path in a steadfast motion..This is so deep!!! Good one as usual my friend Jack

[Jack...]

Cassie, I am happy you enjoyed this. Thank you so much.

[DIVYA]

Once again, the sheer beauty of nature takes my breath away. The love, the pathos and the hope can be felt so deeply by the reader. Loved reading this loving work of art. Thanks for sharing Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much for your sweet words Divya. It is so very nice to see you around my pages again. I have missed you

[DIVYA]

Thanks for making me feel so welcome Jack. And I'll try to be around now on. Thanks again. :)

[Angel]

I have no words...there is not an adjective I know that can describe this lovely write. Magnificent, elegant, majestic...none of these quite fill the bill.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my sweet friend. Always my smile is you.

[s y e]

This is so true and lovely, Jackomantic - Life is easier when we have friends although sometimes I think it might be better without, that way they can't hurt you in the process. You're a great friend to have! (:

~ Noodle.

[Jack...]

True friends won't hurt you Sye, and if by chance they do unintentionally, you will feel their love ten-fold.

[s y e]

Then I've never had a true friend, haha. I'm still looking.

[Jack...]

:( I thought I was your true friend.

[s y e]

Yes, you are. Always have been.

[s y e]

You know you are.

[Frieda P]

Just what the doctor ordered this morning, I can hear 'That's what friends are for' playing in the background, you are the best kind of friend a person could have Jack, you always blow me away.

[Jack...]

Frieda, the feeling is mutual. Thank you so much. Friendship is priceless, never let go once you have found it and you know it is true.