Butterfly Thoughts

As fragile as a butterfly wing
as swiftly blown away
my memories take flight at times,
sail to some distant bay

Yet, now and then they gently light
within my wooly head
and with a powdered fluttering
they bring me peace, instead

Sweet memories bring only joy
Sad one bring only pain
My butterfly thoughts
don't tie me in knots,
they're here..then they're gone again.

So if my mind seems far away,
while yours is focused on me
don't make it a moment that spoils your whole day
let go..set your butterflies free

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poem by Brenda Firth
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