S OA RING wiNGS

THIS is a concrete poem, also known as shape poetry, where the typographical arrangement of words is as important in conveying the intended effect as conventional elements of the poem, such as the mea

S OA RING wiNGS

                           b-u-t-t-e-r-f-l-y

                                     yes

 y)o(u see)it

 soaringup

                    WHIRFLUTTERWINGS

                                                   dancingint(o-

 aCloud):s

            wI

                 !rL:

S w

(e

ePherForming .lIgHtLyFLoAtFlUt)

to

be(lie)ve(fly)ing

,butterfly;

:: 06.11.2023 ::

Author's Note

The poem revolves around the theme of a butterfly and its flight, as a metaphor.

The format is erratic, a fluttering movement of a butterfly — the words are scattered across the page, creating an effect of dynamism and flight.

The broken word "b-u-t-t-e-r-f-l-y" represents the fragile, delicate nature of a butterfly, and mimics the slow, graceful movements of a butterfly's wings.

"y)o(u see)it soaringup" implies a witnessing of the butterfly's flight, adding an observational perspective to the poem.

The use of "WHIRFLUTTERWINGS" more than suggests the speed and flapping noise of wings, and "dancingint(o- aCloud):s" further enhances the image of the butterfly in flight, possibly disappearing and reappearing among the clouds.

"wI!rL: S w(eePherForming .lIgHtLyFLoAtFlUt)" further elaborates the butterfly's movement — the whirling, sweeping, lightly floating and fluttering.

"to be(lie)ve(fly)ing ,butterfly;" This could be interpreted in several ways. On a simple level, it might just mean to believe in the act of flying. On a more abstract level, the butterfly's flight could be symbolic of freedom, transformation, or reaching for one's dreams.

Remember, poetry analysis can be quite subjective, and different readers may find different meanings and interpretations in the same poem.

I really enjoyed writing this poem and expressing my singular moment of being a butterfly.

Reviews

[Coffee Vampier]

The beauty you love is the hell you live.

[E.P. Robles]

A reminder that beauty and its associated emotions are multifaceted, capable of bringing both joy and anguish into our lives.

[Chris Shaw]

The dance of a flutter by. Who could possibly understand. It simply is. A creature of immense beauty, much admired and spiritual. A link between two worlds. Your unique layout echoes what I see in my summer garden.

Chris

[emmajoygreen]

A unique form plus a lesson in how to observe it. To be honest, would rather have less instruction but.. with all respect like to discover then explain what glory I see in the words. Nonetheless, many thanks for some beautiful clues.

[E.P. Robles]

I am tired of people not understanding me.

[emmajoygreen]

Where did I sat that, sir? Surely, surely the reason for posting your writing is to have others tell you their feelings and opinions., not for you to virtually tell them how to feel or see your words Yes, we al have different reasons for putting our writing into the public domain.. but we have to respect other's intelligence, don't we? I certainly didn't want to offend you

[E.P. Robles]

I was not speaking toward you. Just the world.

[E.P. Robles]

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:: 08-15-2014 ::