Chasing Butterflies

Teddy.15

 

When I was child I was a dreamer

and on deep reflection that be true even today 

somedays it just doesn't feel

as if I’m a grown up

when I close my eyes

it feels as if I'm still chasing butterflies

catching them in my net

ever hoping the ice cream van

will come rearing round the corner 

with its magnificent music playing

from the loud speaker attached to its rooftop

even though I’m dreaming

I know which flavor I’d choose

mint chip and if I was really lucky

a flake on the side

I’d be the first to admit

not having worries really was a gift as a child 

not like today 

many a moment I sit dreaming 

of those times, those much simpler times

that as a child I couldn’t have appreciated

because how was I to know?  

so less complicated  

so much less complicated than today

so less complicated

than being the writer of this sheet

 

chasing butterflies?

 

I'll tell you, somedays…

 

that's all I can do. 

  • Author: Teddy.15 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 9th, 2024 07:57
  • Comment from author about the poem: ❤️
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 14
  • User favorite of this poem: Bella Shepard.
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Comments4

  • Bella Shepard

    Wonderful memories of childhood captured in chasing butterflies, such a beautiful metaphor. This poem was such a treat to read, and the pic couldn't have been better. Loved it!!

    • Teddy.15

      Thank you dear Bella, 🌹

    • Thomas W Case

      Truly beautiful.

      • Teddy.15

        Truly thank you Sir. 🌹

      • Cassie58

        Dear Teddy, a beautiful read. So much enjoyed. I loved your memories. That inner child is never far away. She just has to come out and play once in a while. Visually stunning. Warms the heart dear poet. Pleased I stopped by. Butterflies are so spiritual.

        • Teddy.15

          Awe thank you dear Cassie, a brand new write, always nervous to post them. 🌹

          • Cassie58

            It’s strange, but I feel exactly the same about posting new work. A confidence thing 🙂 Have a lovely Wednesday Teddy.

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          • Goldfinch60

            Keep chasing them butterflies Teddy.

            Those days of our childhood were so good and so innocent, wonderful times much remembered.

            Andy

            • Teddy.15

              Thank you dear Andy. 🌹



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