Butterfly Tears

By Taunting The Reaper

fluttering rainbows
dance in delight,
like iridescent moths
encircling a light.

whimsical towers
that lean in the dark.
hungry, young canines
that sing with a bark.

I wish I had time
to witness this sight.
my hours are fleeting
and I’m done with this fight.

colorful flowers
glow decadently,
behind a façade
they cry silently.

bring me an umbrella
to fend off the rain.
a butterfly dies
to end all the pain.

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© 2008 William Bermudez
Published on Monday, February 4, 2008.     Filed under: "Depressed" and "Poetry"
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Comments on "Butterfly Tears"

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  • A former member wrote: it shows how such a small creatures death can change something so drastically, I do enjoy this poem, it makes me put things in to perspective

  • Believer On Friday, December 5, 2008, Believer (48)By person wrote:

    wow..that ending..devastating..

  • happilydepressed On Monday, February 4, 2008, happilydepressed (409)By person wrote:

    awesome write

  • Idle Monkey On Monday, February 4, 2008, Idle Monkey (10)By person wrote:

    The last stanza really sealed the deal. Well done.

  • NikesRain On Monday, February 4, 2008, NikesRain (1298)By person wrote:

    delicate melancholy.... a breaking whisper beautifully done....


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