Notice of absence from Poetic Licence
Now is the time.
Now is the time.
Butterfly.
Sometimes when I look at a butterfly and.
Watch it fight to enter the world.
Madly fly around in circles.
Rushing backwards and forwards.
Looking like it doesn't know which way to go.
Ducking and hiding from predators.
Trying to do everything quickly because it knows it will die soon.
Then I think.
That Butterfly could be me.
Other times I look at the butterfly and.
Watch it safely transform into a thing of beauty.
Gracefully dancing in the air.
Looking like it is in no rush.
Does not have a care in the world.
Surrounded by families and friends.
Accepting of the life they have.
Being something, people find attractive.
Then I wish
That Butterfly was me.
Tobani May 2025.
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The two sides of a coin being the same coin but seen differently. I love this dichotomy that you have depicted in this poem. And the image of a butterfly so well chosen image of metamorphosis, subject of the ancient story of the wise man's dream of being a butterfly and now not knowing if he is a butterfly dreaming he is a person or a person that dreamed he was a butterfly. A fave
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A wonderful journey poem.The butterfly is seen as madly flying in circles at first and then gracefully dancing in the air.The author changes from questioning if the butterfly mimics his life to wanted to be the butterfly.Wonderful philosphical question here.Enjoyed reading
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The awesome beauty and symbolism of the butterfly, superbly enjoyable🕊️🙏🏻
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Most welcome, my friend🕊️🙏🏻
Tobani…this one touched something deep. 🦋 That first half? Felt like my mirror. That second? Like a hope I still dare to hold. You captured both truths with such tenderness and clarity. Quietly powerful, my friend. Truly beautiful. 🌹👏
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You are most welcome!
BRAVO
Thank you, have a great week
You're welcome
Awe this is beautiful. 🦋
Thank you, have a wonderful week
Excellent work.
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Nature's artwork in mobile form. Compelled to be fascinated by a butterfly. Caught that in your words, Tobani.
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You're so irresistibly winsome and endearing with this gorgeous number. Rendered to effect with tasteful imagery and a charming poignancy, I love it, and you. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, enjoy the rest of your day
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