If I could fly~

If I could fly to you on butterfly wings

I'd take a leap of faith to meet you on the other side

touch within your soul's grandiose absence 

hurricane's darkly blitz'd residuals brought

hydrangeas' sapphire rains 

you chang'd the rhyme in your demise,

empty heart flutters in this sadness of illusions

'Love you to the moon and back' & 'round Jupiter’s stars

sweet reminisces of once upon a time's presence 

Author's Note

Reviews

[therisa]

Oh Frieda, this poem more than any other poem, I've read, tucks at my heart's strings, with it's lament of what was lost. Especially, after a close friend near brush with death, after a major stroke, on February 14th, and sequential three seizures, as an aftermath of the stroke. I wish i could fly up there and bring her, back, so the two of you, could have more time, together. Thank you, for sharing this very personal poem, with us.

[Frieda P]

Sorry to hear that therisa, thanks for your lovely thoughts here.

[therisa]

Thank you, Frieda. The good news is, she has been transferred to a rehab centre, on Monday, and is itching to get back home.

[Frieda P]

Good to know, I wish her luck in her recovery. If she's already itching to go home, she's halfway there...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think you can fly , Frieda...

at least your words can...and straight to the heart.
i relate to this write, so much today...

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much for your kind words jacob...if only. Sorry, if this affected you today there can only be one reason....

[Vani Jalagar]

It always comforts me when I read your outstanding poetry...which is popular among my pals too..I often read your poetry for them and it gives a pleasant feel. I hope you know what I mean to express. I feel myself in the situation that you describe through writings. I enjoy the intense pain and grief and the joy to a complete extent :)

[Frieda P]

What a genuinely gracious review, thanks so much Vani, you've humbled me my friend. :-)

[Tai Ryens]

This gave me shivers, assigned a new meaning upon the phrase "I love you to the moon and back." You seem to speak of somebody who's passed away and wanting desperately to "take the leap of faith" to meet them wherever we go after death. Dark and poignant, Frieda, you express yourself well.

[Frieda P]

My sister Lee and I used to say that to each other all the time, thanks for your kind words Tai.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Frieda... Your poem has touched
me deeply. "hydrangeas' sapphire rains
you changed the rhyme in your demise".
The poem in its entirety is a masterpiece
that I shall cherish. My dear Mother who
passed at age 57 had gorgeous sapphire hydrangeas
In her garden. truly heart rendering beauty.
Affectionately... Pat

[Frieda P]

Oh I feel you Pat, my sister loved the flower, especially the blue/violet ones. So sorry for you loss, she was still so young. Much appreciate your sentiments here, sending you a squishy hug my friend.

[Patricia Wedel]

thank you Frieda... I miss my Mom
more as time goes by. So much of
our loved ones live on through us.
Hugs... Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing artwork and poetry.
'Love you to the moon and back' & 'round Jupiter’s stars
sweet reminisces of once upon a time's presence "
You said a lot in the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Coyote, glad you enjoy'd this one.

[Rita L. Sev]

Frieda, your words are achingly beautiful. You write such intricate "if onlys"... and allow us to feel our own sorrows at your side...

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille Rita...

[s y e]

OMG, you have me crying here. You own my tears, Mama right now and forever. Believe me, if I could bring back your beautiful sister and make you happy again you know I would do it in a heartbeat and I know that if you could fly to her even just for one day then you would... With every write you write about Lee I feel like I knew her, I wish I did. She is will always be in your heart and what I know of her she is in mine. You keep her memory alive with all your beautiful poetry.

// If I could fly to you on butterfly wings
I'd take a leap of faith to meet you on the other side
touch within your soul's grandiose absence //

You took my breath away, Frieda. I had to sit here for a minute to gather my sense, wipe away my tears and send all my love to you and to Lee. xo

[Frieda P]

Thanks noodlebumble, your words always touch my heart. xo

[Cryingkate]

Noodles, I'm so sorry she made you cry.. I'm gonna pluck her feathers off so she can have something to do besides make us think of our lost dead ones.

[Cryingkate]

Freida, get those damn assed sorry wings over here. I miss my Mother too ! :-)

[Cryingkate]

My mother was Murdered by my Father, I hate reading these sad broken winged ones....
I need you to us
e your talent to give me hope and dry my tears.... Ok... I said it . Now hug me for I die crying.

[s y e]

Connie, it is not a bad thing. I never meant it in that way. She is mourning the loss of her sister and this is her way of dealing with it. I will be there and support her through it all. I wish I could give her huggles personally but I don't think saying that is helping her. If she wants to mourn then let her. She needs to, this is how she keeps her beautiful sisters memories alive.

[s y e]

I am so sorry to hear that Connie.... I am sending you huggles across the pond too...xo

[Cryingkate]

I thought it might do to you thinking about your mother like it does me, thats all noodles

[Cryingkate]

Someday we will all be with our loved ones! No More tears!

[Frieda P]

OMG geez Connie, what a horrid story, I 'm so so sorry. Sometimes you just need to purge it, or it implodes in your head. Send you safe hugs my sweet friend x

[Cryingkate]

I know Noodles and you have done so exceptionally well. I'm so proud of you, But I pray for you all the time.

[Cryingkate]

See That's why I love ya Freida... You didn't take my pain as a personal attack, but you made me cry you Shitz :-)

[Cryingkate]

Freida maybe you should post them under cryingkate not allowed when you write for Lee . That way I won't read them LOL

[Frieda P]

I think a good cry now and then is what we need to cleanse our souls, but I'll give you a head's up if you want....red flag flying overhead or something. ;-)

[Frieda P]

And why in the heck would I take it personally, I know I'm not the only who's lost someone dear to their heart. x

[Cryingkate]

Maybe a nice warm drink of anti freeze might be better.

[Cryingkate]

If you got red flags flying over head they could be Japanese

[Cryingkate]

I knew I should of got more work done and stayed away from here today. My fault... My stupidity...read moreI knew I should of got more work done and stayed away from here today. My fault... My stupidity...

Ok LAter.. Hugs..

[Frieda P]

Italiano flag then, I'll add green, it'll feel like xmas.............

[Cryingkate]

Love yas All sorry for the blurt and thanks for understanding..I'm gonna work work work.. get something done around this damn farm ...It's nearly time to start some seeds..

[Cryingkate]

I don't celebrate Christmas...:-) can I pick any color I want? Will you make my favorite pie Lemon Meringue " Pk don't answer I'm really going now the sun is still up.

[Frieda P]

Oh I'm not a baker but I do make a wicked Lemon Meringue...you got it.

[Cassie]

This is really sad, your sister even if she is gone, she inspires you and she still lives within your heart. This is good and sad. May you keep her candle shining by your wonderful tributes.

[Frieda P]

She'll always live in my heart, hopefully I can keep her spirit alive too, thanks so much for your kind words Cassie.

[Shanna Bryant]

Absolutely phenomenal!!!!!!!!! I loved it!!!!!

[Frieda P]

Woo, doing the happy dance, thanks muchly!

[Shanna Bryant]

you are welcome! keep them coming!