Butterfly

I can not in good conscience take FULL credit for this piece. I heard a song by a guy named Brandon Banks-also called Butterfly-and was inspired. Very inspired. So...thank you, Brandon. Lol

The origin of her flight path to him is irrelevant.

She landed right in the palm of his hands because she was heaven sent.

That much is evident.

He wasn’t expecting it,

but she challenged

him not to damage

her wings; and he accepted it.

Rather, she trusted that he understood that she was delicate.

Hues of honey-gold; grace and beauty is what she blessed him with.

Queen-like: a monarch’s majesty is what she left him with.

Then she flew away, but he can’t fathom what she left to get.

 

He helped her smell the roses; he led her in nectar’s direction.

So she spread her wings and let him witness the pleasures of heaven.

That was her gift to him.

When she reached new heights and climaxes, it uplifted them.

Though her final flight caused a rift in them.

It shifted them.

But, if she’s listening:

just take this song as him being a little reminiscent then-

of that lovely creature he was once with

and one with.

Though they’re done with,

his butterfly

gives him butterflies

in his stomach

 

still.

Author's Note

If you happen to be able to read this poem while listening to the song I mentioned above, you might be able to pick up my rhythm. I wrote this so that my lyrics, for the most part, replaced his. Sorry, Brandon. Lol

UPDATE: I did a thing and actually put this piece to his music, which you will find below. (Thanks again, Brandon! Lol) Does it sound like you expected it to?

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

Even without music I caught the rhythm of your work and I like what you’ve done.

Winston

[dartanyon jonez]

I appreciate that, Winston. Always feels good to hear kudos from fellow writers. Thanks!

[W. Barrett Munn]

If you like poems about writing you might read mine titled “Mining the Hard Places”. It is older so probably on page 5 or 6.

Winston

[dartanyon jonez]

I will definitely check that one out!

[Ana Papaya]

I enjoyed this lovely write. I'll have to check out that song. :)

[dartanyon jonez]

I appreciate that! Thank you, Ana Papaya. (I love your name! Lol)

[Dave Brown]

No matter however it was inspired, the world (and plants) can always use more butterflies in whatever form they partake

[dartanyon jonez]

Absolutely. Thank you, Dave.