The Fate of a Butterfly

" a magnificent stretch unfolds her wings "

forged noble thread

guides a knife to cut or trace

sewing as you slumber

belief is a place right here

inside the very outline

to the scar on your face

time has not erased

the momentary recall

planted in the center

holding tightly to regret

humbled by a force

the energy between us

the always spinning final chance

forgoing lost or found

we reminisce in love’s true kiss

and disregard the vow  

grasping for a single reason

beyond what is clear

the day by day cheer

disguising a familiar fear

expression of a coward

an accessory to endear

piece by piece, over and over

left behind souvenirs

a voice named forgotten

holds on sincere

having your cake and eat it dear

the million mile detour

from what is real

to the girl with the most cake

the knife I hold, is just a knife

there is no death to mourn

no martyr to end betrayal

a final thread in motion

brings destiny to feet

a magnificent push unfolds her wings  

I am set free

to the fate of a butterfly

trapped inside a jar

the weight of agony’s pain cries

for soul’s that cannot fly

with bended knees and closed eyes

arms stretched wide

I reach for the sky

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan

         

              

For Ryan, F**k Fate...reach high and learn to fly..               

            

                   

  

                    

Author's Note

There are breathtaking views we seek out for the beauty, the thrill and then some are an inspiration to jump ... if you are still reading thank you and God Bless

Reviews

[Harley Quinn]

I love how it rhymes. Great job.

[Weeping willow]

Sometimes I wish I could fly and your words bring that simple dream alive. Changing my mood to seeing the struggle of the butterfly to finally become beautiful ;-] Nicely expressed.

[Elizabeth]

This was wonderful! It made me feel a lot of emotions. A truly powerful piece

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

DarkMist, I am always happy when you stop by thank you for the review.

Sheer Terror

[Elizabeth]

It's my pleasure

[Nipplegrinder]

A good feeling while reading this. Excellent work, as always.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Except your fate or learn to fly. I thank your for reading and reviewing my work.

Sheer Terror

[danielle.]

Amazing! I really love this free but loosely rhyming style. Cryptic but so beautifully put together that it seems I am feeling your meaning, rather than simply interpreting the words. Thank for sharing xx

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

That is an amazing compliment, honestly while writing this I was thinking about caterpillar to silk to butterfly and the wise words I try to guide my children by. There is pure emotion with children. Except your fate or learn to fly.
Thank you for the great review.

Sheer Terror

[danielle.]

The lines about having your cake and eating it too are gold. Sometimes tough love and honesty are the hardest thing to give to your own children, it’s instinct to protect but crucial to their growth to teach them how the world really is too... no one can stay in the cocoon forever right? Xx

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Indeed, my children are actually adults, I didn't listen either but they know that I am always here. I support their choices, however I will chime in with somethings I know to be true.
Thank you

[Pete]

powerful and intense. i could feel an adrenaline rush building as i read. the format and wording were perfect for your theme. this one calls out to you and then slowly draws you in as it builds. butterflies are amazing as is this write. awesome imagery. i love it ...

[wordman]

this would be total freedom ,the thrill alone would be absolute
just you and god out there

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Wordman, I am happy you got that thank you for the Review. You rock !!

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

my pleasure

[flyingfree]

Reach for the sky 🦋
Your words take flight
And spin within the confines of paper and pen
To burst out within reader’s mind

Beautiful

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Flyingfree, its good to have you stop by. I am so happy you enjoyed. Thank You

Sheer Terror

[sette]

sometimes when in pain we feel we are imprisoned and just like a butterfly there is the longing to be free.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

I appreciate your review thank you

[sette]

you are welcome