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….
Thank you so much! I love the way you phrased that. Have a wonderful week! 😊
perty flower sweetie
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”.😂
hope your weekend went well. lots rain here today 🙂
Hi, Jim! Sorry for the late response. I hope you are enjoying your spring after that long winter!
Classically beautiful imagery and metaphor.
You have outdone even you!
Thank you so much! Your words put a smile on my face. Have a great week! 😊
Thank you!! You too!!
Lovely. So gentle and yet so strong those gossamer threads.
Thank you so much, Anne! 💕
They are, indeed.
Love the “scales incandescent” and “wings resplendent”. Great work!
Thank you so much, Bartholomew! It is always good to know what lines resonated the most. Much appreciated!
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.
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!
And you as well!
Lovely, Tanya!
Thank you so much, Jennie! I hope you are enjoying the spring weather. 😊
You’re welcome, Tanya. Happy spring to you!
Great post
Thank you so much!
Reblogged this on davidbruceblog #2.
Thank you for the share, David! Have a great week.
Happy Easter Monday to you.
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
Thank you for the share, Chuck! Have a great week.
Wow. Both picture as poetry.
Thank you so much, Patty! Many hugs your way. 💕💕💕
Lovely!
Thank you, Chris and Carol! Sorry for the late response. Hope all is good your way!
I love the way this moves along a sensual pathway, the erotic smoothing to analogy, to sensual lines. Very pleasing to read 🙂
Thank you, David! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
Most beautiful description about the lovely flower with Gossamer threads like the personification of that beautiful flower.❤❤❤❤most affective description,dear Tanya😊😊😊💖
Thank you, Aruna! 💕💕💕
You are most welcome🌷
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Welcome back Tanya! And the very best wishes for your new year!💕❤️
Thank you, and best wishes for 2020 to you too! 🥰🥰🥰
What a luscious poem!
Thank you so much! 😊😊😊
Thank you for stopping by, Tanya! I hope you enjoyed the reads…
I’ve missed your beautiful poetry and glad I found a post I missed…this piece makes me long for the warmth of spring even though winter has gifts of its own.
Thank you so much, beautiful soul! I will be back to posting soon! 🥰🥰🥰
I’m looking forward to it!
Well tailored for sweet moments!
Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰