the gossamer threads unwound
like a bodice unlaced
or a shell cracked
or a brittle paper torn
skin so delicate
that the lightest touch
along the curvature of the neck
more whispered than felt
like a warm spring breeze
created such a tremor within
the old garment was undone
it couldn’t resist the fluttering
what chrysalis can?
the bondage fell away
in tatters, like late snow falling
melting into verdant ground
and new existence
in scales incandescent
a life with wings
resplendent
found
~
Words and Photography ©2019 Tanya Cliff ~ to contact me
Posted in poetry & free verse.
Delightful poem Tanya! It unfolded with a gentle whisper across my mind and soul….
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Thank you so much! I love the way you phrased that. Have a wonderful week! 😊
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perty flower sweetie
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Thank you, Jim! Has it warmed up by you? We have finally reach spring…
No more of the “cold, white stuff which shall not be named”.😂
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Classically beautiful imagery and metaphor.
You have outdone even you!
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Thank you so much! Your words put a smile on my face. Have a great week! 😊
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Thank you!! You too!!
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Lovely. So gentle and yet so strong those gossamer threads.
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Thank you so much, Anne! 💕
They are, indeed.
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Love the “scales incandescent” and “wings resplendent”. Great work!
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Thank you so much, Bartholomew! It is always good to know what lines resonated the most. Much appreciated!
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Exquisite and quite alluring, with enchanting imagery, you’ve penned such a beautiful poem, Tanya! I especially like the lines, “the old garment was undone / it couldn’t resist the fluttering / what chrysalis can?” This really resonates with my soul at a spiritual level.
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Thank you so much, Jonathan! I am glad that it did. The piece resonated for me in the same way through the writing. Have a wonderful week, my friend!
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And you as well!
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Lovely, Tanya!
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Thank you so much, Jennie! I hope you are enjoying the spring weather. 😊
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You’re welcome, Tanya. Happy spring to you!
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Great post
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Thank you so much!
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Reblogged this on davidbruceblog #2.
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Thank you for the share, David! Have a great week.
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Happy Easter Monday to you.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for the share, Chuck! Have a great week.
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