I Saw A Butterfly

A tightness in my chest,

I feel my head exploding.

So desperately I want for something more,

For something bigger and better.

 

Frustrated, I get out of bed,

Dreading the day before me,

Not wanting to go into work,

Because it's like hell on Earth.

 

Pounded by the demands,

Buried by the expectations,

Overwhelmed by the busy-ness,

And exhausted at my effort.

 

I watch the clock creep forward,

Itching to be out of here,

Wanting to crawl back into bed,

And sleep the day away.

 

At last, I walk out of the building,

My heart and head pounding,

Wishing I could escape,

Even if only for a moment.

 

And then ...

 

God reaches down and wipes away my tears,

And shows me the beauty surrounding me.

I look up, distracted from my rush,

There's a butterfly drifting serenely.

 

In the middle of the madness,

This beautiful, painted creature,

Reaches into my heart to remind me,

That there's beauty here.

Author's Note

Sometimes the tender mercies of God leave me astounded. It's in the little things that He shows His love for His children. A butterfly reminded me that there is beauty in the world and calm in the madness. Sometimes when life gets crazy, overwhelming, and nearly unbearable, we forget to see what's around us ... and when God reminds us through the simple beauties, sometimes, it's the only thing that gets us through.

Reviews

[Carole]

Dezaraye, you are quite the poet! I love how you talked about a simple day at work and your disdain for it and then came your encounter with the butterfly! (And, as you can tell, I am a butterfly freak!) This is a marvelous testimony of God's love and grace for his people. I love how your poem flows beautifully without the rhyme.

Hey, I will w/b soon. Have been in the midst of organizing. We bought a new computer desk and put some shelves out in the garage and it has been a MAJOR ordeal because I don't have the storage in here now that I once did but I like it better. It's taking me a few days to get things in order, so my time on here has been minimal. Plus we are in the process of finding a renter for our condo. BUSY!

Anyway, LOVE the poem. Hugs, Me

[An owl on the moon]

Such pain expressed in the day to day, and yet God showed you a gentle beauty to bring you peace. You express this so well, moving us as well from pain to beauty. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[TL Boehm]

oh I love this poem. I'm a big kid at heart and we have these beautiful swallowtail butterflies out here....your poem brought that strong image back to me - how they gently float past...so fragile yet unafraid, I've had them land on me....thank you Dezaraye. peace.

[Helen Woodward]

Chookie xx This is great. It reminds me of 'A tree grows in Brooklyn' Just pushed its way through the concrete...gutsy little tree! Thus the butterfly is brave without knowing it. I loved this because it progressed from a kind of depression/anxiety...to hope, beautiful message in this, I sincerely wish you wouldn't have to suffer so with work, but many do, it is a necessary evil isn't it?
Nice job!!!
Love,
Helen xxx

[The Random Writings Of ..]

Ok so I can relate to this in my life. The horrid day ahead. Everyday I struggle to get out of bed but then I am reminded of a day that i would be lost without. One thing I admire about your writing is that you are so honest in your feelings, you tell it like it is. Great write my friend.
xoxo

[Norma J. Jessee]

Beautiful, heartwarming poem Dezaraye. We all need to be reminded from time to time to take a break from this hectic world around us and enjoy the beauty God created for us. His creation is amazing . And even though a butterfly is a tiny little thing isn't it amazing how good it makes us feel just to look upon it. I mean it just seems to lift the stress, and cares of the world right off our shoulders.

Loved it.

[Janice Ann]

Is this so true...God is fantastic. I love this cause honey I can relate to it! But I also know God gives me each challenge because he knows I am strong enough to over come them and be a better person for it...every little thing happens for a reason!
Thanks for sharing this awesome poem!
Janice Ann

[Captain Blackheart (The..]

Sometimes its the simplest of things can mke you go WOW and change your day. A wonderful poem, depicting how a butterfly can just make you remember, no matter how bad things seem there is always beauty in this world. A great poem :)