~Butterfly in Heaven

A collaboration of music & poetry, piano composition by Jack, for which I will be eternally grateful. Thank you my dear friend with my whole entire heart. From me & Lee....♥♥

I am but one lone butterfly

   set forth on the sea of my accord

took flight on a moonbeams prayer

    salt had stung my fragile wings

       

sunlight had parched my soul

I wander a'flutter stormy nights

   searching for the reasons       why

      in surrender's darkness there is light

      whilst angels whisper my name,

     all the while I'm still here & there

Author's Note

Reviews

[Astro]

Gorgeous description Frieda, the imagery is of a strong metaphor steeped in personal essence. This is a beautiful piano piece as well Jack, you are a man of many talents. I can see it being played at the beginning or end of a film, or sampled to create some more contemporary music styles. Well done the both of you.

[Frieda P]

I agree, it should be a movie score, thanks so much for your lovely words Astro.

[Astro]

Thank you for yours.

[Emerald Seas]

The journey is definitely a fragile balance on a tightrope at times. Everyone struggles. The moments we feel we cannot stretch our own wings is when angels flutter around and lift us up. This is such a lovely write, and Jack you did a masterful job on the music. It has the perfect tone for Frieda's poem.
Bravo to you both. A friendship that enriches, through writing and music, is indeed a blessing! :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks for such a gracious review Sirrah...I agree, a blessing to have such talented friends here. :-)

[Jack...]

Sirrah, your visit is always a bright spot in my day. Thank you so very much. Please know that I am humbled Frieda decided to use my music with her amazing poem for her sister. I could not be more thrilled.

[Emerald Seas]

You two create special works that we have the privilege to enjoy by your sharing that talent! Write on :)

[Marie]

Butterflies are so fragile...their lives so short...like tiny, lost angels...

[Frieda P]

Butterfly angels, exactly Marie, thank you....

[Jack...]

Thank you Marie.

[s y e]

Wow, you know I love the music it made me cry, again hearing it the second time round. This write left me breathless. This was heart wrenching but beautiful. You know you always touch my heart when you write - especially about your lovely sister - and this write made me cry. Life can seem daunting and lonely but when you have close, good reliable friends it helps that little bit.

"I wander a'flutter stormy nights
searching for the reasons why
in surrender's darkness there is light" -- simply amazing, Frifri. You always write with your heart and soul and pour yourself on to the page.

Stunning. x

[Frieda P]

Awh noodlebumble, glad you came out to play & read this one, thanks muchly hon, you're the best! x

[s y e]

Only for you guys, my best pals! And I know Lee would love it! x

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my good friend. Friends are an amazing gift of this site, I am so happy to have so manny around me.

[s y e]

Especially friends like Frieda!

[SyberRose]

WOW...the poem and the gorgeous piano music ...no words to express...it was a real treat.
Thanks to both of you...Rose:)

[Frieda P]

Thanks for this gracious review Rose, I'm truly humbled....I know Jack will be too. :-)

[Jack...]

Rose, thank you so very much. I was honored when Frieda used my music with her beautiful poem.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Frieda this is a little different.The music is great the poem was quite different as well for you.Way more direct. We find in life that truly while we may share our paths we are all accountable and we truly are on our own most of the time.A butterfly in the eternal sea of the cosmos Very nice

[Frieda P]

Thanks Tate, I'm surprised you say that, aren't you the one always saying I'm too direct.....appreciate your thoughts here.

[Tate Morgan]

You are welcome

[Jack...]

Thanks for stopping by Tate.

[lee von cleef]

Blue Moon, Blue Moon
Echos rays around the world,
To wrap us in another
Cocoon of Jack and Freida glue'
Stuck on me stuck on you...

[Frieda P]

Ha I like that lee....always the poet, thanks so much my friend....

[lee von cleef]

I thought I would peek out on this Blue Moon Day.

[Frieda P]

Always happy for you to peek....send me some Chicory coffee and a half dozen or so beignets will ya?

[lee von cleef]

Now I am thinking Fat,
Fat Tuesday !

[Frieda P]

Ah haven't done that in years...sounds like a plan to me!

[lee von cleef]

Plan ? mice or Men.

[Jack...]

Lee, cocoon of Jack and Frieda glue? Frieda is the glue here, she provides the beauty, I hide out in the cocoon.

[Angel]

Breathtaking. Poignantly sweet poem. Achingly beautiful music.
Wow...

[Frieda P]

'Achingly beautiful' perfect way to put it, I felt it too the first time I heard it, and continue to do so, thanks so much Angel!

[Jack...]

Wow, achingly beautiful...thanks Angel. However, the music would be nothing without the wonderful words.

[Angel]

Either music or words could stand on their own...they are both quite beautiful all by themselves.read moreEither music or words could stand on their own...they are both quite beautiful all by themselves.

But together...ahh, together, they are magnificent...

[Sami Khalil]

You and Jack amaze us with your immense talents and creativity. A very good poem with a great collaboration. I don't have audio at work but when I go home I will listen to the music ...Splendid...:)

[Frieda P]

You must listen to the music Sami, that's the best part, thanks muchly my friend. :-)

[Sami Khalil]

I will when I get off...Grazie Mille...:)

[Jack...]

Sami, my friend, thank you so very much.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure . Sorry Jack , I was busy today...If I don't answer quickly you know I'll be off or busy...:)

[Sami Khalil]

Oh, by the way I heard the audio when I got home and it blew me away...Sooooo beautiful...:)

[redflutterby]

I'm at work so I had to sneak off to read and listen. Boy its a good thing I did....crying like a big old baby here. Everything about this is sheer perfection. What a beautiful way to show love for your sister. Seriously...amazing!! Where's the darn tissues....??

[Frieda P]

Awh Red, thanks so much for your gracious words, I'll get you a pretty hanky my sweet friend. x

[Jack...]

Red, nuff said. Thanks so much my friend. Frieda is a dream to work with.

[Aethereal]

The fight of this butterfly seems to be a metaphor for life. She sets out with harmonious promise, but then encounters tribulations that cast her into a darkness that contains an inspiring voice that calls her name as she flutters here & there. Moonbeam's prayer!

[Frieda P]

Could be life I agree, it's about my lovely sister Lee...glad you liked moonbeam's prayer!

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much for your kind words.