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Butterfly Wind
by Alison McKenzieTender new shoots blossom in this late summer,
Fragrant tendrils reaching toward a setting sun,
Near autumn orange misty moon lullabies
But slumber will not come;
Only the hazy dreamland
Of wistful longings and soft skinned caresses of a new enchantment.
I am beautiful in ocean eyes of wizened laugh lines.
I am precious in hands of love extended.
I am treasured in a love worn chest,
Heart quickening in my embrace,
Muscles taut in symphony strings quivering.
I am slow to simmer,
Savoring the languid remnants of a season nearly gone.
I am the light in the lamp of your smiling beacon
Come to guide your journey'd vessel home.
Dont miss me,
Just remember the days to come,
Forming, now, on the wings of a butterfly wind
So delicately emerges,
This soothing breeze,
Destinys dance of you and I,
Found at last
In the tender shoots of late summer blossom.
08/23/2005
Posted on 08/23/2005
Copyright © 2024 Alison McKenzie
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Anita Mac on 08/23/05 at 08:35 PM I love this. The symbolism and metaphors are excellent, and the whole of the poem made me feel like it was a lush warm summer day... not that that's a stretch, but... I'm pretty sure it was the poem. lol |
| Posted by Mary Ellen Smith on 08/24/05 at 03:36 PM I love all the words you used here to make this a beautiful bit of butterfly wind...lovely! |
| Posted by James Zealy on 08/24/05 at 10:09 PM Simply marvelous and alive with positive energy. |
| Posted by Adam Dyson on 02/08/11 at 08:01 PM Congratulations on POTD. Very well deserved! |
| Posted by Laurie Blum on 02/08/11 at 08:11 PM This delicate poem is much needed during such a long, cold winter. I feel warmer already. The language is just beautiful, so vivid and balmy. Congrats on POTD! A great choice. |
| Posted by Maria Massarella on 02/08/11 at 11:20 PM You are beautiful, delicate, fragrant POTD ... Congratulations, Alison!
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| Posted by E. A. Pugh on 02/10/11 at 03:46 AM So beautiful! Very very beautiful. add to favorites |
| Posted by Kristine Briese on 02/10/11 at 04:11 PM Gorgeous; vivid and stunning. Excellent work. |
| Posted by Tony Whitaker on 02/11/11 at 10:12 PM I REALLY love your style Alison. Almost everytime I read soemthing of yours, I say to myslef, "why don't you get lost in the moment like you use to and write from those words that wander through our minds". You really do inspire me to write! |
| Posted by Morgan D Hafele on 02/14/11 at 11:12 AM sounds like the kind of summer we don't get in the desert. i mean, summer always goes on too long, but this piece is just right. thanks for sharing. |
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