One Butterfly or the World

gray0328

 

Casually I’m looking at the pond,

a storytelling pond with ducks 

and meanderers, my thoughts dart

like fish. There's a butterfly 

 

with its long delicate wings

making its poor aquatic attempts. 

A laugh escapes me—it feels

so small, but its struggle 

 

tugs on the day. The breeze

tries its best to help but fails.

My hand dips into the water

and everything seems to pause. 

 

This one moment of contact 

with fragility reminds me that 

there's a universe in pursuing 

each seemingly inconsequential rescue.

  • Author: gray0328 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 4th, 2025 11:30
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Cassie58

    Thank you for saving the butterfly. For me they represent a visit from the spirit world. I would have done the same and felt good about it. Lovely and meaningful too.

    • gray0328

      Thanks Cassie, I appreciate your heartfelt feedback

    • TobaniNataiella

      A meaningful message that everything is worth saving and everyone should have a chance, enjoyed the read

    • Tony36

      Great write



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