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Transition

In the moment of emergence
as her wings are still drying
the butterfly weeps

About This Poem

Last Few Words: change is inevitable but letting go isn't always easy :)

Style/Type: Structured: Eastern

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: GBR

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faerybeki

faerybeki

14 years 4 months ago

Thank you A :) believe me,

Thank you A :) believe me, there were almost more words but I stopped myself :) wanted to stay focused in the moment of transition, the space between one life and the next, if that makes sense... much love, Beki xxxx

faerybeki

faerybeki

14 years 4 months ago

Thank you King zombie :) glad

Thank you King zombie :) glad you felt the tenderness here, you sum up Haiku well, 'a moment captured' for me that's what they are :) much love Beki xxx

A

Ayaz Warith

14 years 4 months ago

Dear Beki, this Haiku stirs

Dear Beki, this Haiku stirs me to write one...perhaps this is one of the best pieces I have read here.
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Ayaz

faerybeki

faerybeki

14 years 4 months ago

Ayaz, so sorry it's taken

Ayaz, so sorry it's taken ages to acknowledge your comment, I'm tempted to say you can't have read much here lol but will just say thank you :) happy if this piece inspired you, much love Beki xxx