Hath thou seen the birth of a butterfly?
hath thou held a sleeping cocoon?
hath thou heard its tenant heave and sigh
and expect its freedom soon?
If nay then tell me if thou hath,
smelled the first rain of the season,
seen the wet leaves on the path,
and if nay then do state for what reason,
thou say the world is more than these,
sights and sounds and fragrances,
yellow fields in the autumn breeze,
the matters regarding the heart that is?
But see O blinded by the white
cotton dreams and so it seems,
the rippling pond within the light,
the approaching shadows of the night.
Among them I along with thee,
but bales of past, drops of now,
darkness you and darkness me,
if not love then do tell us how,
lie in wake until eternity,
shun this faith, erase these signs
by the powers that let us be,
part the endowed true grapevines.
Close thine eyes O thinking one,
do not ask, what thou dost not know,
come to me under the knowing sun,
come to me when thou art restless done.
“Expect not to escape that what you fear, embrace it, perhaps you may even find love.”
Beautifully written
Thank you Tina.
This is breathtaking and the use of archaics gives it an even more magical feeling,true wisdom and a hand of compasion emmanate from this poem of yours.
I am humbled by your sincerest praise. Thank you.
You have painted a true work of art with these words…what a wonderful picture of nature and love!
Thank you so much, you are too kind.
Wow!!!!! It’s a really beautiful post…
I’m flattered to know that you think so, thank you.
we should’ve been born back when we could find royal patrons… Chaucer’s pitcher of wine a day is starting to sound better and better all the time! ๐
Why thank you, my dear friend, that is a wonderful compliment, with readers such as yourself, I feel your accolades are all the remuneration I require.
yeah, but don’t turn down the wine if somebody offers it! ๐
I’ll remember to toast it with your words.
ammmm this is a Delicious piece i loved the old taste
good write my dear
regards
Thank you Zara, I’m glad you found it delectable and fitting to your taste.
words are swards and you know how to wiled them , keep it going my friend
cheers
‘Tis engrossing and enchanting ๐
Thou art too kind.
lovely poem
Thank you, I’m gladdened to know you think so.
Wow. I hope I can write poetry as good as you someday…
Thank you, but that is a matter of perception, you may not know it yet, but perhaps you may be a better writer than me even now.
Beautifully written! Loved this poem.
Thank you so much, I’m glad you did.
Written with a soothing hand !!
Made for a wonderful read..
Glad I visited ๐
Thank you, and so am I.
wowโฆi am new to poetry. And see your poems, i am lost for words.
so beautiful and (intricate) is the only word i can think to describe.
Thank you..
Thank you, I hope these first few experiences of poetry can get you hooked to this beautiful form of art. You’re welcome.