The butterfly and the coward

The butterfly and the coward

 

 

 

They say he was a coward,

he was.

 

He hid from danger,

he hid from fear.

 

He made him self as small as could be.

 

On his finger a butterfly landed,

he did not shy from such a winged creature.

 

He just sat and looked on,

in wide eyed wonder.

 

The butterfly asked,

why do you cry?

 

In response he proclaimed,

I am but a coward,

not worth your time and bother.

 

The butterfly bowed it’s head.

 

You have allowed me to land on your finger...

the bravest of men would have tried to kill me.

 

Yet you let me live,

might I ask why?

 

The coward replied.

because you have shown me your heart.

 

 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this story. You create reason and positive ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[ron]

Thank you Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Renée]

Simple and sweet.. the last line is perfect !

[ron]

Thank you Renee.

[ron]

Thank you Renee.

[Renée]

my pleasure ( :

[Ambra Celeste]

At times people believe they are the label appointed by others. One day they may discover qualities they never new they had and stop judging themselves. Lovely poem Ron. :-)

[ron]

Thank you Ambra. You are right, one day they might.

[Baby Ricochet]

Lovely little story Ron. Thank you

[ron]

Wow thank you Baby Ricochet...:))

[redflutterby]

Awww....a write I can't resist. This is lovely Ron....and so sweet!!

[ron]

-blushing- thank you Red. You are very most kind. xoxooxoxoxoxxoxoxoxooxo

[Aethereal]

That was so sweet. Butterflies flutter away if you chase 'em, but land on your nose if you're still. A timid lil' meadow mouse curled into a ball, afraid that she might fall, would attract fluttering butterflies too.

[ron]

And such butterflies you would attract sweet Aetherea.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Very cool poem Red.Shows a whole other side of you that it does :)

[ron]

Thank you Vidra :)xoxo

[Vidya Bacchus]

VIDYA. you are welcome who's vidra lol

[ron]

I meant Vidya. sorry. My typing sucks.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Ummhmm I see that :)

[ron]

My typing as my soul has flaws that shine bright...

[Vidya Bacchus]

Lol......well I am sure it ain't all that bad Red :)

[ron]

Thank you Vidya...:) xoxoxo

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome .Vidra says so too lol

[NoelHC]

A departure from your normal work, but this also shows that sensitive caring side of you that allows you to write as well, and as provocatively as you do.
Well done Ron

[ron]

Thank you Noel. I have tried but I don't think I have accomplished much...")

[Konigin]

AWWWW! Ron.... This is stunning. ^,^ I adore it!!!! I really do Mchumba!

[ron]

Thank you Chelsea. A bit different then what I normally write.

[Konigin]

You are welcome! :) It is. But it is still lovely!

[Madalyn Beck]

What a beautiful write! It's amazing what happens when someone shows us their heart. Love this, Ron! xo (:

[ron]

Thank you Madalyn. I wanted to say something witty, but I can't think of any thing :)))))

[Madalyn Beck]

How about "I'll show you mine if you show me yours!" (heart, I mean) Hahaha! (;