Thursday, April 27, 2006

perch

there’s a beautiful butterfly
that comes near
and then flutters away
as i wait patiently

i hold out my hand –
hopeful for the day
it will perch
on the tip of my finger

© 2006 kris e. lindquist

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a vivid word painting!

Yesterday when I was working the yard I saw a bright orange butterfly land on some new plants. I wanted to touch it, but I knew it wouldn't let me.

And my longing reminded me that this is where I'm at in my pursuit of a loving, healthy relationship right now, too. I want to touch it, but it just won't let me.

Thanks for sharing your poem...I, too, am "hopeful for the day" but I'm struggling to "wait patiently." And I know that if I pounce, it will only fly away.

Anonymous said...

bust a move!