Second Best

Does it really matter, of course it does. It happens all the time....

Second Best

 

The

butterfly

starved herself

 of both sugar & breath

Then when there was nothing left

she delighted and settled for second best

 

Author's Note

Inspired by the words of a poet......

Reviews

[lightsong]

once I wrote this,

*I choose to be
the butterfly
free
not like other women
flowers they are to be
I decided to be
the petite
the littlest magical creature
tiny
made from crystal and light
my aura is love
from God I'm
his breath
his power*

I didn't mean to be the butterfly in Your poem, but more like to be a vibrant dancing creature, maybe it's true, some women don't give everything they can for their partner, because they always search for another... sad Your poem is, but it's still delighted and special.

[Neville]

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and beautiful thoughts dear friend......A may you have a special day.......N

[lightsong]

a special weekend for You too.

[Neville]

Back at'cha............Neville

[barleygirl]

What comes to mind is the curse of an eating disorder, but your message could also apply to any number of ways that a person (either gender) willingly diminishes oneself with glee, as if an accomplishment, not realizing he/she is settling for anything. You are correct . . . it does happen all the time (((NUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

You are absolutely right of course Margie, there are many ways of skinning an armadillo eh'........Nug ya...Neville

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Very deep my friend. Does the butterfly alight at the top of your lovely poetic pyramid, or does she crumble and fall to the bottom? The choice, of coursr, is hers. Superb poem! P.S.- Happy St. Patrick's Day to you Neville!:))

[Neville]

You are absolutely correct, the choice should always be the butterflies, at least in my book. Lots of warm smiles all wrapped up in a big thank you blowing in your direction Annette and all good things too.............................N

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of the poem Barbie Doll.....she made herself look like everyone thought she should...be she lost herself by doing it...and at the figurative funeral...."doesn't she look graet?" they said...

and she wondered to whom they were referring.

[Neville]

Maybe her mind was on other things. Cheers jacob....

[Ghost]

The butterfly like a woman always feels like they are never good enough, like they need to change themselves to be appealing and in the end it is hurting them... I think women like butterflies are beautiful and need to be seen as that (BEAUTIFUL)!!

[Neville]

Thank you Ghost and very true......

[Mrudula Rani]

You are brilliant! When her first love was no longer available.... she starved and eventually settled on second best! Tudo de bom.

[Neville]

I am far too grateful for words so will just blow a thank you x in your direction....Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you. Abraço.

[Samuel Dickens]

Well, you don't always get what you want. Sometimes, you get what you need. The butterfly should not forget that she was once a homely caterpillar.

[Neville]

Yes sir, absolutely spot on & hit the nail on its head. You got me going now, you really got me going..... The Stones & the Kinks eh! Cheers Samuel.....................N

[DIVYA]

Visually sharp and insightful to me. She rejects what is offered on a plate and picks up the crumbs later.

[Neville]

You my dear friend are very astute indeed. Cheers and all that jazz...........Neville

[Ardra]

Do we want to be the second best is the question :p
Oh starving of sugar ...not possible for me... this butterfly loves sugar.. :)

[Neville]

I guess no one wants to be second best, but it happens all the time & last will never be the new first, now will it.....Thanks so much for taking a peek my friend & so quickly too............N

[Ardra]

heheh :P last will never be the first .. i like that line..
but what if its all the damaged goods that is rejected and the last is the perfect one :))

[Neville]

In that case, write about it..............................x

[Ardra]

Hehehe I haven't found the last ;) when I do I will surely write n write n write lol... keep on writing :p till then...

[Neville]

Write on...................N