by Jim Ross
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July 9, 2006

Butterfly Ballet (Free Verse)

February 03, 2007 12:07 PM EST
views: 65 | comments: 42

Draw me not

From the cocoon of my life

And make of me an omelet.

Rather,

Let my colors unfold

Glossy and wet,

And when I dry have me fly

Through the ether

Whole,

And flit as nature wills . . .

Then from a distance

Let me be seen

As one

In the light of the fabric

Of the universe.

 

 Copyright 2007 Jim Ross
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Comments: 42

Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 12:12pm EST
Thank you, Audrey.
Sue * Feb 3, 2007, 12:17pm EST
This is beautiful." Let my colors unfold Glossy and wet," great visual. Oh, I long to see a butterfly right now...not another snowflake.
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 12:20pm EST
I hear you there, Sue. Thank you.
Carol Roach Feb 3, 2007, 12:40pm EST
I loved it as well but I have to admit I was not prepared for:


Draw me not

From the cocoon of my life

And make of me an omelet.
♯ ♪ Feb 3, 2007, 12:51pm EST
Very beautiful-especially the omelet!
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 12:56pm EST
Thank you, Carol. I'm glad you like it.
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 1:01pm EST
Thank you, ♪Joanne.
Cheryl W. Feb 3, 2007, 1:17pm EST
Beautiful, Jim.
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 1:21pm EST
Thank you, Cheryl.
♥kyra D. Feb 3, 2007, 1:22pm EST
So beautiful Jim!! Great imagery here. Thank you!
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 1:48pm EST
Thank you, Kyra.
John Doyle Feb 3, 2007, 2:41pm EST
I can really feel this one Jim. Well done
Barbra L. Feb 3, 2007, 2:43pm EST
A very lovely rendition of the beauty of life, Jim!
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 5:14pm EST
Thank you, John.

I appreciate hearing that, Barbra.

Your pleasure is my joy, Cindy. Thank you.
Johnny Gregory Feb 3, 2007, 5:18pm EST
Lovely!
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 5:36pm EST
Thank you, Johnny.
John F Walter Feb 3, 2007, 5:57pm EST
Very lovely and delicate depiction of beauty revealed in the greatest light of all, Jim.
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 7:12pm EST
Thank you, John. Your compliments always touch me.
Layne Underwood Feb 3, 2007, 8:40pm EST
Lovely Jim - very nice work. I could send you a pic from my butterfly collection and you could put this wording in with it ;)
Captain Ken Pothier Feb 3, 2007, 9:15pm EST
Jim nice write, I did have to laugh at the imagery of an omelet as a cacoon. Did you write this after breakfast. The sentiment does come thru clearly in all seriousness. I will always see you connected to the great whole in colors wet and alive. Peace! Ken
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2007, 9:58pm EST
I'd be delighted to do that, Layne. Thank you.

Thanks for those nice words, Ken. All I can say is--I try.
Jennifer F. Feb 4, 2007, 12:32am EST
I love it! I especially the cocoon metaphor. Fly free and beautifully, Jim, and keep gracing us with your lovely works.
Jim Ross Feb 4, 2007, 1:37am EST
I appreciate the encouragement, Jennifer. Thank you.
Bluey B. Feb 4, 2007, 10:55am EST
Hi Jim.So glad your muse is working on longer verse. She just needed a little encouragement.I hope she keeps it up. Your words speak delicately and eloquently on behalf of the butterfly.If I may presume to speak on behalf of the butterfly:thankyou kind sir.
Jim Ross Feb 4, 2007, 11:13am EST
My pleasure, poet of the first order. Thank you for those kind words.
Pamela G. Feb 4, 2007, 5:39pm EST
I can't say it better than those before me. I will add that I thin this is some seriously terrific work.

P
Jim Ross Feb 4, 2007, 6:47pm EST
Thank you, Mary. Your comment made me smile.

I try, Pamela. It's gratifying when a piece makes people happy. Thank you.
Lisa M. Feb 5, 2007, 10:16pm EST
Amazing how an arrangement of words, at certain confusing times of life, can cause pain and elation all at the same time. Beautiful as always Jim.
Jim Ross Feb 6, 2007, 12:19am EST
Thank you, Lisa. I appreciate your thoughtful words.
d g. Feb 6, 2007, 12:46pm EST
Deadpan beauty!
Jim Ross Feb 6, 2007, 5:58pm EST
Hi, d m.--Thanks for that.
♥kyra D. Feb 7, 2007, 9:54am EST
Love this Jim! Butterflies are a passion of mine. I've witnessed what this poem is about and it's a beautiful experience. Thanks for this!
Jim Ross Feb 8, 2007, 12:06am EST
Hi, Kyra--It is gratifying to hear when one of my poems reaches a reader in some way. Thank you for letting me know.
Jim Ross Feb 8, 2007, 2:42pm EST
Thanks, Amy. As you know, this poem is part of my response to your work, "Building the Tower of Babble". Thank you very much for the inspiration to pen it.
Edward Nudelman Feb 11, 2007, 8:33am EST
Very nice Jim. The supplicating tone of the poem draws the reader in, wants to give you what you ask for. A calming breeze.
Jim Ross Feb 11, 2007, 11:26am EST
Hi, Ed--I hadn't thought of it in that light, but you are absolutely right. Thanks for the insight.
Virginia M. Feb 16, 2007, 8:22am EST
Jim, I love this poem! To me, this has a 'lite' appearance, but it is one to think about also.
Jim Ross Feb 16, 2007, 1:32pm EST
Thank you, Virginia. I truly hope it does that.

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