I lurk so smooth through the butterfly sea,
the tall green grass slides right by me.
A world of blue towers just above,
it’s days like this that I love.
My pinstriped face blends with the sun,
your wings do flutter oh little one.
This dangerous dance we shared ‘til now,
for one it shall end somehow.
My shoulders hunch,
your wings are taut,
I lunge; you fly,
that’s all I’ve got.
I taste the earth before I stagger,
looking down to see empty daggers.
You slip away from hungry paws,
and then I hear a dear friend call.
I stand again and still you flee,
I turn and leave the butterfly sea.
Written January 9,2008
by my Daughter, she is 14
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Pam this is really beautiful. Just loved the title and the sparkling imagery you present to us her. Top marks and thank for sharing it my friend. David