I Lost My Mind

Reaching for the rainbow butterflies
that aren't there
Reaching for the black butterflies
that aren't there
reaching for the white butterflies
reaching for the green butterflies
that aren't there

I've lost my mind
I'm no longer there
I've lost my mind
reality seems no where

So many butterflies
I reach for them all day long
I reach for them all night long
I never tire
I never tire

My mind is lost
I can't find it
I can't locate it
My mind is gone
Where is it?
Where is my mind?

Fluttering somewhere
with the butterflies
lost where the butterflies
fly all day and all night long

Reviews

[Coyote Song]

A very clever poem about madness and the loss of one's mind. I think we all would like to lose our minds once in a wild, just not all the time. And in a way we do with movies, music, TV shows, reading...escaping reality for a spell or two. Impressive and creative poem! I enjoyed.

[Black Cat Fever]

This creates images of beauty within the madness. Maybe we are all mad and just don't know it.
I enjoyed this poem.

[Wolf's Dark Song]

I can feel this. Very clever poem with a touch of elegant beauty. If one must lose one's mind, this is the way to go. Nicely done.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the way the world is today....i think flying with the butterflies is a great idea...even if they aren't there.

dementia may at times be a blessing...

sundowning, and then following that star that isn't there either.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks very much.

[Star Wolf]

An awesome poem. Very clever and well done. Love the imagery and the hints at read madness, a beautiful sort of trip down a dark and beautiful road with no fear...yet. Impressive poem.

[RileyRedding]

What a powerful portrait of the embrace of madness.
I very much enjoy your transgressive style here.

[Tina Kline]

Thank you very much.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Very well written! Loved the imagery!

[Tina Kline]

Thanks very much.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure!

[KAREN]

a nice creative write, well crafted!

[Tina Kline]

thanks very much.

[KAREN]

You're welcome!

[lee von cleef]

I had a great bird dog, in the fall, but when butterflies were out , wow what a gift of delight he was dancing with them in the fields.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks. Sounds like a cool dog and a wonderful sight to watch and see.