http://www.blogher.com/my-attempt-poetry Comments for "My attempt at poetry" en http://www.blogher.com/my-attempt-poetry <p><em><u><span>The Lonely Butterfly</span></u></em><span><span><span> </span></span></span><br /> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>She looks so carefree and confident,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Though internally she struggles</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>She is alone and afraid.</span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><br /> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>She conveys poise and perhaps perfection</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>With her external style and flawless features</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Inside she remains alone</span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><br /> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Never truly fitting in</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Always doubting praise and accomplishments.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Fearing others will realize that she doesn’t belong.</span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><br /> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>The lonely butterfly remains afraid,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Unable to trust, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Never allowing anyone to get too close. </span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><br /> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Remembering her turbulent youth, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The constant negativity and false promises.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>She cannot believe in the metamorphism.</span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><br /> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Some say she exudes beauty and intelligence,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>But these sentiments are not new,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Typically said before getting what they desired.</span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><br /> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Her metamorphosis has gone unnoticed to her.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Unable to celebrate success, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Constantly filling the voids of her ugly childhood.</span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><br /> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>She Remains a Lonely Butterfly.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Fearful of where the wind will blow,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Always wondering who will abandon her next.</span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> http://www.blogher.com/my-attempt-poetry#comments Health &amp; Wellness Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:35:43 -0500 Mamacakes 56315 at http://www.blogher.com