Saturday, December 8, 2012

Butterflies For Mother

Butterflies For Mother She had heard of tales of magic When only a child was she So one day she decided to go To find what she could see Her mother loved and wished for just one butterfly So she wanted to find for sure If this magical one did exist Maybe a butterfly or two she could lure Out of the cocoon that was safe Just maybe she could for her Find just one butterfly Would make her so happy for sure She walked far away Looking for just that one What she found she could not believe A kindly elder one she came upon "Oh, only one will never do" The gentle old soul spoke to her "This is for your mother This wish must be filled to the brim for her" With that the old one told her "Now close your eyes, think of that special one" So she did as the magical one said Just one she could not see but, hundreds all undone She thought how silly she must seem To the gentle, kind, old one But she kept still , eyes closed in thought Until she heard " Alright now, we are all done" "Open your eyes little one Your mother is waiting for you" Opening them slowly, she gasp and squealed Not one but, many more ( plus two ) She smiled and laughed with the kindly old one " A hundred butterflies for mother you could do " " No my little caring, loving one For your mother, there are a hundred and two" ©Dana Price

4 comments:

Big D said...

AHHh, to be a kid again, and see the world through their eyes. You poem took my mind off all that is hurting, and made me feel just like that " little one." God has given you a great gift; and you have used it wisely. Thank You Dana, for sharing your poems with me. Love, Dave.

Lucy Martins said...

Much love to you Dana, beautifully writ, as it touches the core <3

Ravin714 said...

Thank you so much Dave. If only we could feel this always...But alas that child grows but, we will always have that small inner child to go home to.. Thank you again. I am humbled

Ravin714 said...

Lucy, you always have the special words also to touch my heart..Thank you sweet friend so very much..