the red butterfly

for Red

She drifted,
powder light --
struggling to
take flight --

she tumbled from the strain,
needing
shelter from the rain,
solace from the pain --

hoping she can see ...

a friend's outstretched hand,
a soft place to land;
a crutch when she's
too weak to stand,

so butterfly she once again can be.
 

Author's Note

for Red.

Reviews

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you for writing this, KL. She is a dear one to us all:)

[Lyn Anderson]

I appreciate the review thanks.

[Susan Beth Horvath]

Artwork.. Your poetry always makes me think of a painting.. Your pen is your brush thoughtfully applying each word like a stroke of paint upon a canvas!

[Lyn Anderson]

Very sweet, thanks.

[Frieda P]

An enchanting read, she is a warrior butterfly, gorgeous tribute to a wonderful friend and sweet poetess, Andrea deserves the very best...xo

[Lyn Anderson]

I know, I really like the people who I have gotten to know in here.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A lovely tribute to Red 'M' with a well chosen metaphor to hang it on.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, I try.:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha that I know 'M', that I know!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is beautiful KL...

a tribute to our poetic friend...hope all will be well with her.

[Lyn Anderson]

It's pretty much all I can do from this far away, but I am glad she liked it.

[Jon Roggie]

Well done. Both in the words, and also in the support.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, I appreciate your stopping in.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This is really beyond sweet… such a sentimental ode to a wonderful writer and individual. And I can see below how touched she was by your words.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, I just wanted to say something.

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

Well it was so very sweet of you.

[redflutterby]

Oh my...
I read this then I cried...then smiled...then cried. Now I'm smiling again. Never know how I'll react to anything, its sort of like an emotional buffet. And they dont make antacids for that indigestion.
You are a wonderful friend and a great writer...and this is a beautiful poem. Much like the sun peeking through rainclouds to warm my battered wings. I really can't thank you enough....think I'll just rest here for a bit. x

[Lyn Anderson]

I am glad. hugsXXOO

[Matching Socks]

Great write and a lovely tribute. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, I appreciate that.