Obsidian Butterfly

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Obsidian Butterfly

Shrouded in mystery
The obsidian butterfly
Perched upon my shoulder

Her somber colored wings
Fluttered against my cheek
Drinking in my tears
And swallowing my pain

She kissed my brow with invisible lips
Then hovered just out of reach
Allowing me to catch sight of my reflection
Framed within her drowning black eyes

Horrified by the sight
And the feeling of detached lonliness
I begged her not leave me

She flew into my embrace
I heard her whisper to my soul
And she carried me
Till my forever ended


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muaddib commented on Obsidian Butterfly

07-29-2009

i really appreciate your gift of imagery and symbolism my stuff is usually straightforward its about what its about but yours has layers and i ve read a few of yours so props death

strahd21313 commented on Obsidian Butterfly

06-14-2009

Your poem has really excited my senses.Everything about it just blew my mind.You really have talent when it comes to poetry.

soulwriter commented on Obsidian Butterfly

05-27-2009

There are many captivating lines in this piece and I felt every one of them. Kissed with invisible lips - I have known this. Thank you for sharing your talents.

ReneeA1985 commented on Obsidian Butterfly

05-23-2009

Again you blow my mind, you are so talented i wish i could write the way you do, and how you put words together.

Perianpoint commented on Obsidian Butterfly

05-20-2009

You are a master of imagery. a true visionary of introspection. I enjoy the depth of emotions versed in your poems. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to your next post.

If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) American poet.

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