And no wind

Life is so much easier with friends

 

 

 

And no wind

 

 

Fierce the winds of reality on wings of painted feelings,

searching for that flower which holds the sweet nectar

Still fighting for that vision that brings hope

as dust and particles of sanity soar past at frightening speeds

 

Dark clouds seem to touch your frail body,

falling down from angered skies, constantly sustained

For this low pressure folds in the ingredients of sorrow,

while gardens dry into barren wastelands of locked gates

 

Fighting as you will, strength seems to sneak out the screened door

Weakness lands at your front step, ringing the bell

as the gusts beat you back even further than before

and rains have entered the picture on a calendar page

 

You, of yearning heart, are sadly a butterfly in a hurricane,

flapping your wings, forcing yourself against the gale

Trying desperately to reach the smiles which once found your face,

Ever tiring as moments from behind come into focus again

 

A rainbow of shimmering light appears, yet no sun has broken though

Magnificent auras on the walls of cherished dreams form

and the winds subside, at least in your path as 

one thousand butterflies appear to deflect the blustery winds

 

Loved ones from miles away have gathered, holding fast

of your desires, protecting you as you seek

answers and solutions of a brittle nature now strong,

as any garden wall may stand…they have found your smile   

 

Like a kaleidoscope born of a fearless shield,

friendships carve this path in a steadfast motion

For it is you sweet butterfly who are loved

and no wind shall deter you again

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Forgotten]

This is a great poem, I haven't actually had friends for quite a few years now. Spend all my time alone now and gave up on trying to make friends, I tend to hurt the people around me so they're safer without me. Great write though Jack, one of the best poets on here in my opinion

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. I am humbled by your praise. There are many fantastic poets on this site and I strive to be as good as them someday and kind comments like yours will help me reach that goal.

[Forgotten]

Ah you're already there, you're alongside the greats on this site, just as Frieda is too. It's me who strives to be as talented as people like yourself

[Jack...]

Letting your soul talk is the key...

[Jack...]

Frieda blows me away, always. That my friend is talent. I learn something new everyday from her.

[Forgotten]

Frieda has incredible talent just as you do, haha I feel letting my soul talk isn't always the best idea any more, not now.

[Jack...]

You would be surprised...you stand not alone but engulfed by the passion that is everyone else's heart.

[Forgotten]

See and this is why you're a poet :) You have a beautiful heart

[TL Boehm]

Forgotten. I left myself and my friends in Arkansas in 79. I understand what you're saying.

[Rita L. Sev]

...particles of sanity soar past at frightening speeds... - And we do indeed need our friends to help us catch these...

Very nice tribute to friendship, Jack!

[Jack...]

Thank you Rita. Sometimes we all just need a little love.

[Dr. Wood ?]

well you are certainly keeping up the usual standard Jack....It swept me away

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Doc.

[prachi prangya agasti]

a beautiful poem indeed... and heartfelt... loved it...

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Prachi

[SyberRose]

This is such a gorgeous poem...written from your heart...enjoyed the metaphorical significance of your words...executed in your tender exquisite style...Rose:)

[Jack...]

Rose, as always, my smiles form because of your sweet words. Thank you so much

[Lily Mae]

Beautifully written in Jack style.. I simply love it..xo

[Jack...]

Not as much as I love seeing you here Lily Mae. Thank you so much.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A lovely tribute to our dear Frieda me thinks Jack. well penned in your usual eloquent style.

[Jack...]

Thank so much John.

[Sami Khalil]

"Loved ones from miles away have gathered, holding fast
of your desires, protecting you as you seek
answers and solutions of a brittle nature now strong,
as any garden wall may stand…they have found your smile

Like a kaleidoscope born of a fearless shield,
friendships carve this path in a steadfast motion"
Reality can be so harsh and materialist based on so much greed, power, fake masquerades and the rat race and so forth but it can be offset by having real and true friends who strengthen our fragile wings and weak legs in times of hurricanes and calamities even in good times they can bring a smile , a kind word and lovely touches making our life meaningful in the power of relationships...
A very good poem and a very good message...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Sami

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)