Ripples....

You tossed the pebbles at me 

and watched, 

as it faded behind my smile;

All you couldn't see are the ripples

that your pebbles evoked in my soul.

The ripples travelled all seasons

and tasted the sands of time,

waiting for you to come one day

and ferry my love to the shore.

The autumn sky wearing a grey cloak
and the breeze with the chill of a Reaper,
made the jaded leaves to retire,
causing the ripples grow many folds.

As the ferry steered close to me
I looked up to find Charon waiting,
I boarded the vessel of dead
and made my way to the Underworld.

Butterfly fly away.....

I lay in my cocoon

and dream about my days ahead;

The days when I will shine like a rainbow

and kiss the sunshine.

The web of illusion closes around me

and I struggle to find my space;

I close my eyes and try to breathe

clinging on to a ray of hope.

I can feel the storm outside

as I soak into the warmth of my cocoon;

But my soul wants to break free

and feel the hail and thunder.

Now the storm has past

and spring is blooming around me

The buds, waking from their slumber

and reaching their destiny.

I look at myself in elation

as I live the dream of lifetime,

with the colours of rainbow on my wings

and the sparkle of sunshine in my eyes.

The cocoon no longer holds me

and I can smell the spring;

And I say to myself as I leave my leaf,

Butterfly fly away.....