Sunday, January 25, 2015

My Eyes Flutter Behind Closed Lids

Mag 255


closing my eyes
so that I might see
the full span of my  journey
revealing only a part of myself
in the shadow lands, longing to be free
my dreams, wrapped in a cocoon of darkness
waiting for spring sunlight  to bring forth new life

closing my eyes
so that I might see
wings flutter in anticipation
whispering secrets to the butterfly
carrying wishes of the soul to the sky
my dreams slowly awaken, transformation
bursting free from within, seeking the nectar of life

opening my eyes,  to new possibilities

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  1. LeoviJanuary 25, 2015

    Wonderful poem, exquisite !!! find the nectar of life and new possibilities, I like!

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Thank you, oh to enjoy the nectar of life.

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  2. MaryJanuary 25, 2015

    Ah, the butterfly is a good keeper of secrets, so I think the secret will be safe. And those possibilities ahead are limitless! Smiles.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Hi Mary,

      The butterfly is a good keeper of secrets and will carry your wishes to the heavens.

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  3. GabriellaJanuary 25, 2015

    I like the movement you describe; inward first to assess what is behind, outward then. The first step is necessary I agree before the next one can be possible.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Thanks Gabriella, a time of reflection in the journey of the butterfly.

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  4. Brian MillerJanuary 25, 2015

    nice play on the butterfly...and your own transformation...in particular i like the whispering between her and the butterfly in shared secrets....

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Thanks Brian, I always enjoy reading your thoughtful comments.

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  5. Sherry Blue SkyJanuary 25, 2015

    I love the shape of this poem, as well as its message - the butterfly carrying messages of the soul to the sky....and opening one's eyes to new possibilities. Wonderful!

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Sherry, Thanks for visiting in the journey we must be willing to open our eyes. Wishing my friend a safe journey always.

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  6. WolfsrosebudJanuary 25, 2015

    what a lovely read... filled with hope and possibilities... your lines made beautiful word pictures

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Thank you for visiting and your kind thoughts.

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  7. Theresa MilsteinJanuary 25, 2015

    I like that it looks like two closed eyes. Lovely sentiment.

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  8. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2015

    I luv what the Spring sunlight carries in its path of revelations,
    Nice write
    happy you stopped by to read mine

    Much love...

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Thank you Gillena was a pleasure to read your poem.

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  9. GailJanuary 25, 2015

    new possibilities...We always have that.

    Thanks for coming by.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Gail you are welcome..always nice to visit a friend. Thanks for visiting here as well.

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  10. Pat HattJanuary 25, 2015

    Like a butterfly we can burst free,recreate and learn anew. Plus spring doe spring forth more, with no crummy snow at any shore

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 25, 2015

      Ah, I long for spring and bursting free.

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  11. ScarletJanuary 25, 2015

    The secrets of a butterfly, I like the awakening to new possibilities ~ Let that energy come & burst forth, smiles ~

    Good to read you Truedessa ~ Have a good week ahead ~

    Grace

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Thanks Grace,

      I am still feeling a bit under the weather..no pun intended as snow is flying. I do need a burst of energy.

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  12. SuyashJJanuary 25, 2015

    love the image of the butterfly

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  13. CloudiaJanuary 25, 2015

    in the shadow lands longing to be free......

    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Aloha - Oh, it would be wonderful to have some of that weather of yours.

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  14. ClaudiaJanuary 25, 2015

    i think there are def. times when we see our own wishes and dreams better with closed eyes and once the dreams have taken shape we're cool to open them again as well

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      That is very true, sometimes we need to visualize and then chase after those dreams.

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  15. brudbergJanuary 26, 2015

    Sometimes we have to close our eyes to see. And butterflies are better as companions than many other.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Butterflies, hold secrets of the soul I am told.

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  16. Maria MaineroJanuary 26, 2015

    "closing my eyes, so that I might see" so necessary sometimes.

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  17. NatašekJanuary 26, 2015

    very wonderful interpretation of the picture.. i love it.

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  18. totomaiJanuary 26, 2015

    a new beginning - spring is the perfect metaphor

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Hi totomai, After seeing all your lovely flower photos I long for spring.

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  19. kelvin s.m.January 26, 2015

    Closing eyes to reflect & look back on the past journey you had... and opening eyes to view the countless possibilities before you... ah, how wonderfully you have expressed these from the accompanying photo through the words you weaved in this poem... well done my friend... hope you are already well... smiles...

    - ksm

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Hi Kelvin,

      I am still not feeling the best, but I am getting around a bit more. Thanks for asking my friend.

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  20. JinksyJanuary 26, 2015

    seeking the nectar of life

    That's the way to do it! :-)

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      We all need to find that nectar of life.

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  21. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJanuary 26, 2015

    Sometimes we see better with our eyes closed (giving our inner sight more freedom).

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Rosemary, I think you truly understand sometimes we see better behind closed lids.

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  22. SusanJanuary 26, 2015

    Looking within, not revealing all at once, is a sure way to see the self better before blooming. Ncely captued in strong images.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      I like that Susan, a flower waiting to bloom.

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  23. Silent Otto January 26, 2015

    Butterfly night vision goggles only required until the force is strong in you !

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      haha - trying to nurture that force and then the night vision goggles can be put away. Interesting reply.

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  24. Optimistic ExistentialistJanuary 26, 2015

    What a great take on the prompt! I love the hopeful ending :)

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Thanks Keith, nice to see you back blogging and Congratulations.

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  25. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 26, 2015

    Wonderful! If you can dream it, you can make it happen.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Alex,

      Thanks, may all your best dreams come true.

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  26. Jae RoseJanuary 26, 2015

    Sometimes we need to close our eyes to be able to see fully again..this poem captures that beautifully

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      That is very true, thanks for the comment.

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  27. humbirdJanuary 26, 2015

    Cool imaginative write!

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      One never knows where the mind will go when writing.

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  28. UnknownJanuary 26, 2015

    Happy you ended with the positive. It nicely weighted the piece.

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  29. A Beer for the ShowerJanuary 26, 2015

    The nectar of my life is beer, but it doesn't work so well for the butterfly; when drunk, he's just terrible at keeping secrets.

    Kidding aside, I love this poem. And the shape you crafted it into. I'm always amazed by those who can write poetry AND can do that art form where they shape the words into a physical design.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      haha - I wouldn't expect any other nectar from the beer guys and I would gladly share a pint and a laugh or two.

      Thanks for the visiting.

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  30. Carrie Van HornJanuary 26, 2015

    Sometimes we see more clearly when we take time to close our eyes in faith and peace. This is lovely Truedessa.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Thanks Carrie, sometimes we just need time to reflect.

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  31. BerowneJanuary 26, 2015

    As usual, True, your words are exceptional...

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

      Thank you Berowne, you are too kind.

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  32. TruedessaJanuary 26, 2015

    Thanks Loredana - Butterflies are so beautiful and a reminder of warmer days.

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  33. 21 WitsJanuary 26, 2015

    Lovely piece, I can even see a butterfly! Quite creative.

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  34. Kathe W.January 26, 2015

    stellar take on this weeks image!

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  35. Tess KincaidJanuary 27, 2015

    Pretty form...lovely words...

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 28, 2015

      Thank you Tess for the interesting prompt.

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  36. Susan AndersonJanuary 28, 2015

    Seems like we saw this much the same way. I especially like the shape of the poem, and the title.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 28, 2015

      Hi Susan,

      I just read your poem and I would say we did share a vision.

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  37. kaykualaJanuary 28, 2015

    my dreams slowly awaken, transformation
    bursting free from within, seeking the nectar of life

    Beautifully done Truedessa! One yearns and is kept hopeful to achieve one's resolve. Great lines and presentation.

    Hank

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 28, 2015

      Hi Hank,

      The guy who is always number one. Thanks for your lovely comment much appreciated.

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  38. Anita SabatJanuary 29, 2015

    Great hopes and aspirations nicely conveyed.
    Love the positive ending :)
    Hope it's true for all!
    "opening my eyes, to new possibilities"
    May we all recognize the new possibilities & succeed!

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 29, 2015

      May we all see hope in new things. Thanks for the lovely note.

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  39. Stacy M.S.January 31, 2015

    this is so very inspiring to me.

    i find myself hoping the author does, indeed, find those dreams! :)

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    1. TruedessaFebruary 01, 2015

      Thanks Stacy, I too hope that dreams are discovered.

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