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~ Many, many years ago when everything was new There lived a lovely butterfly her wings of brightest blue Every day was happy as she fluttered all around Visiting each precious bloom the gardens they were found Till one long day by courier a message she received The news was far from happy now causing her to grieve Her mate was lost in battle it broke her fragile heart Never more would there be joy her world was torn apart To show her grief she slowly removed her precious wings Discarded everything she loved the memories they bring Then wrapped about her body in a way to show her grief A drab cocoon of teardrops as she sat in disbelief She could not eat, could not sleep her sadness did abound So worried was her family they often came around Not to be a burden she packed her many things Into a burlap bundle as well, her precious wings She took off on a journey as every day was kept A map of where she traveled by teardrops she had wept The sadness so consuming her head she held so low Downcast eyes the path she took a heart that’s beating slow Crossing o’er the meadows, along the gravel street Touching each and every stone beneath her tiny feet Around the world she walked lest journeys filled in length For many days and many months running short of strength About to end the story her broken heart near death She prayed for time to hurry her last and final breath For love had left her empty wandering alone That day her mate did breathe no more the message she was shown When seemingly from nowhere the beauty smooth and sweet A stone now lay upon the ground below her tired feet So mesmerizing was this stone a wondrous joyous feel Within its loveliness she found her sorrow slowly heal It lay as a reminder that ugliness had played But found within this sorrow some beauty was displayed And then her eyes did open the perfect shade of brown When now she noticed wonders were waiting to be found Like diamonds in a river a perfect flower’s bloom So happy had she now become, she cast off her cocoon Shook the dust from on her wings the brightest color blue Put them on and offered thanks this chance at life anew She danced the dance of butterflies and spread her story wide To family and friends alike the truth she did confide In loss there will be sadness but never lose your sight Remember all the good you had and you will be alright In everything is beauty each moment that you greet Whether in the rising sun or stones beneath your feet Always find the goodness it lies before your eyes I promise you’ll find happiness when you realize Dance now with me butterflies spread your fancy wings Follow me this autumn eve and see the joy it brings If ever you feel sorrow just don’t forget the chance Gives thanks to all the good you have and let your spirit dance ~ 10/1/19 Writing Challenge, October -Butterfly- Sponsor, Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode
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