Butterfly to a Moth

by Lioness   Jun 17, 2012


I was once colourful
with gold and turquoise
wings which you said you
could find shade beneath,
even if the heavens
were sunlit or filled
with darkened clouds.

I was your umbrella.

Was it that preposterous
that we'd be for all
seasons to eternity?

Just like winter's
bitter and stormy air,
you broke me
so I couldn't be
used again.

I never knew
that butterflies
could turn into
moths.

At least that's what
my heart did when
you left me.

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  • 12 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Liz has managed once again to make me cry... I'm going to have to start buying tissues in bulk just because of her poetry alone :-) She has this elegant way of taking a butterfly and creating a huge and powerful message, filled with sorrow... that leaves me blown away and of course In tears...

    "I never knew
    that butterflies
    could turn into
    moths.

    At least that's what
    my heart did when
    you left me." <----
    The ending is what really got to me... wrapping the metaphor of the butterfly to moth and linking it to a broken heart... was what sent me over the edge... I too can relate to that ending ... I applaud this author once again for a very heartfelt and touching write! Well done Lioness

  • 12 years ago

    by nouriguess

    Ahahahahahha. So I was such a bit-h making this too damn difficult? ;P Well-done, sweet woman.

  • 12 years ago

    by CryingHeart

    Excellent use of words........

  • 12 years ago

    by Ms Happiness

    ^^^
    they said it all:)
    I love this poem too, you did a great job Liz:)

  • 12 years ago

    by A Poets Handwriting aka ALISHA

    WOW amazing! 5/5

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