Silent wings
musings of emotions
of fervor and love
unpropitious moments
and the cosmos cracks
unlock the chains
deep within my soul
for closure has no music
no notion in its path
a new dawn arrives
as it lingers in lacuna
no rainbows in orbit
just an empty melody
bearing on the wings
of a withered butterfly
©AvdL 2011
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
January 19, 2011 at 7:25 pm
your words always move me xox
January 20, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Thanks my friend oxo
January 19, 2011 at 7:33 pm
This was full of feeling, my dear… that withered butterfly was really a sad sight.. 😦
Powerful words, sweetie… they evoke the deepest of emotions ..
Much liked this poem, Mandy..
Warm hugs to you..xoxo
January 20, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Always makes me happy to have you here girlfriend…thanks for your lovely comment. Lovie always oxox
January 19, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Very inspiring and beautiful words. There is a sadness in the image you’ve portrayed of the butterfly, but it is beautiful nonetheless. Kind of gives you a cycle of life kind of feeling.
January 20, 2011 at 2:10 pm
I guess in the light with what’s been happening here, you read it right. Thanks my friend, hope you’re doing well oxox
January 19, 2011 at 9:53 pm
The image of “just an empty melody bearing on the wings of a withered butterfly” is so beautifully sad. Beautifully crafted words Amanda xx
January 20, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Thanks Chloe, how are you…don’t see you on FB anymore? Sending you much love oxox
January 21, 2011 at 2:56 am
Hi Amanda – I’m doing well, thanks! I’ve deleted my Facebook profile – it was driving me nuts 😀
Love n hugs xx
January 20, 2011 at 3:44 am
I love this poem, it made me think – no music in closure, only the long, felt silence between deep breaths. But except for the final one, every breath, expelled, spawns another breath, with who knows what potentials riding in with it. And perhaps the new dawn your poem speaks of carries on fresh wings the most beautiful music ever heard…
Good to ‘hear’ your voice again!
January 20, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Your comment reads like a poem to me Ruth…just so beautiful!! Thanks from the heart my friend oxo
January 20, 2011 at 4:41 am
Amazing combination of image, words and music! I love the most your words!
no rainbows in orbit
just an empty melody …
my favorite, sad sound of the melody, but so touching.
I didn’t know you’re from Australia, one of my very best friends is Australian and I must say I have the best of respect and honor for you people, such shiny personalities, all of you!
I hope this tragedy with the floods hasn’t caused you troubles.
Stay safe and be blessed!
January 20, 2011 at 2:15 pm
I am one of the lucky ones but so much sadness is hard to see. Australians are strong and so amazing…I have been living here for almost 11 years and learn lessons from them every day!! Where in Oz does your friend live? Thank so much for the wonderful comment my friend, much appreciated oxoxox
January 20, 2011 at 2:35 pm
My friend lives in Sydney, but I know they have some family in Queensland … May you all be alright! Regards!
January 20, 2011 at 7:31 am
Time in the gap between old and new, a painful transition you depict with touching phrases, images, and song. Your artistry carries the reader gently through the murky waters of brokenness. Blessings to my friend across the water… xxoo
January 20, 2011 at 2:16 pm
*Heart* my friend oxoxox
January 20, 2011 at 9:14 am
Such a melancholy tone of love in this poem…emotions I recall all too well…but now I the cords of Bob Dylan in the background …reminding me about what really happened…”it ain’t me babe” 😉
January 20, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Aww, I LOVE his music Charles!! So very true…”It ain’t me you’re lookin’ for, babe” 🙂 🙂 Hugs to you my friend oxo
January 20, 2011 at 9:51 am
I am so sorry to hear of the devastation that has hit your country and to hear that you too have become a victim. My prayers are with you.
January 20, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I thank you from the heart my friend. Big hugs oxo
January 20, 2011 at 10:02 am
My thoughts are with you and for your beautiful Australia.
January 20, 2011 at 2:24 pm
*Heart* oxo
January 20, 2011 at 10:08 am
the image takes my breath away.
wow.
your poetry rocks.
cheers.
Thanks for sharing..
A++
January 20, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Thanks so much my friend, I always appreciate you here oxo
January 20, 2011 at 10:37 am
Amanda, just read this via Jingle and I am so sorry for the devastation.
I hope the best for you and your beautiful country.
Pamela
January 20, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Thanks so much Pamela, I appreciate your kind words my friend oxo
January 20, 2011 at 10:49 am
The pic is beautiful but your poem compliments even more. Hope all is better soon sweetie. JH
January 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm
*Heart* my friend. Thanks oxo
January 20, 2011 at 11:00 am
beautiful yet sad images. I’m so moved by your words and the pictures in your blog. My thoughts are with you and your fellow mates in Australia. Take care of each other.
January 20, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Thanks so much. Big hugs oxo
January 20, 2011 at 11:03 am
The last two lines are beautiful. So sad, but with some strange form of hope. Excellent work!!
January 20, 2011 at 2:41 pm
So true Mark, we should never give up!! Thanks for your comment my dearest friend oxo
January 20, 2011 at 11:15 am
Melancholy…touching…powerful. My heart goes out to all who have been affected by the floods…it is a stirring sight to see so many people willing to pitch in and help.
January 20, 2011 at 2:47 pm
I thank you from the heart…big hugs oxo
January 20, 2011 at 12:28 pm
A very beautiful combination of words and a picture…Touching poetry from the heart…The last three lines are especially powerful to me.
January 20, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Thanks Yelena, I appreciate your comment and visit so much oxo
January 20, 2011 at 12:36 pm
OOO i love how butterfly had been used over here, beautifully written, Mandy >=P~~~ And hope you been well too =)~ Heard about the floods >_< Take care of yourself! 😀
January 20, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Thanks dearest Riika…I am well my friend. Thank you so much for the thoughts and take care too my friend oxo
January 20, 2011 at 1:44 pm
that was beautiful
sorry to hear about the floods…
you take care..
January 20, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Thanks so very much, I really appreciate your visit and comment oxo
January 20, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Beautiful and sad, haunting qualities~
Sending you thoughts n’ prayers!
January 21, 2011 at 2:49 pm
So much appreciated my friend. Hugs xoxox
January 20, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Thanks Ellen, much appreciated my friend. Big hugs xoox
January 20, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Dear Amanda,
loads and loads of prayers, loveand hugs for you . Sending you positive vibes and hope you are strong,brave..You are in my prayers..Sorry forbeing a bad blogger buddy 😦 not commenting but too mired in my own gief most times..hope to get out soon.
January 21, 2011 at 2:56 pm
I am sending you positive vibes too my friend…and thank you from the heart oxoxox
January 20, 2011 at 4:29 pm
An absolutely beautiful piece! I have been contemplating “an empty melody.” I loved it. Thank you for sharing.
January 21, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Thanks my friend, so happy you enjoyed!! Hugs xoxox
January 20, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Very dreamy, Amanda! I felt as if I was drifting along with the words.
January 21, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Thanks Jess…..big hugs oxox
January 20, 2011 at 9:24 pm
so beautiful and sad, just like a withered butterfly- as you said.
January 21, 2011 at 2:58 pm
You make my heart sing with your presence here Trisha oxoxox
January 21, 2011 at 1:16 am
Beautifully thought out and written.
Wysteria
January 21, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Thanks so much my friend oxo
January 21, 2011 at 4:27 am
You always touch my soul with your beautiful imagery.
January 21, 2011 at 3:02 pm
The feeling is mutual girlfriend…big hugs xoxox
January 21, 2011 at 4:28 am
Moving tone that blossoms into rich, celestial and oft-dreamlike imagery. it does have that sad touch to it, true – in the tragic figure of the butterfly – but the descriptions and the image render it beautiful regardless. As with many of those come before me here, I would indeed like to extend to you my hopes and admiration for your and your countrymen. It was a terrible thing that struck you – but I am glad to see you are alright, and still writing.
January 21, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Chris, when you write a comment, it reads like a poem…dipped in golden threads of emotion and kindness….I thank you from the heart my friend…it means more than I can ever say. oxo
January 21, 2011 at 7:48 am
love the imagery of the last lines- “just an empty melody bearing on the wings of a withered butterfly”. Nice write!
January 21, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Mwah and thanks girlfriend oxox
January 21, 2011 at 8:14 am
This is so sad! Wonderful piece, though I miss my happy Buttercup.
January 21, 2011 at 3:09 pm
She’s happy deep within my friend….just past experiences playing on the steps of her heart and mind!! Big hugs to you oxox
January 21, 2011 at 10:43 pm
It does my soft heart good to hear that!
January 21, 2011 at 8:37 am
Hi Buttercup, I’m here from Jingle’s blog. Firstly, love this piece, & love the photo as well as your personal shots.
Second, I hope that your family and friends are safe from the devastating flood.
January 21, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Salma, your words and comment means so much, I thank you from the heart and please come back to visit. Big hugs my friend xoxoxox
January 21, 2011 at 9:14 am
I don’t think there’s anything more melancholy than an empty melody, I hope for happier butterfly days,
January 21, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Your comment and words means so very much…I thank you from the heart my friend oxoxox
January 21, 2011 at 4:22 pm
…. beating on the wings of a withered butterfly … Lovely.
Perfect post – top to bottom.
January 29, 2011 at 2:48 am
Beautifully evocative 🙂 Special blessings to you, xo
February 3, 2011 at 2:12 am
‘and the cosmos cracks’…now that is a powerful set of words…another awesome poem Amanda! Loved it!
April 3, 2013 at 7:23 am
no rainbows in orbit 🙂 that line is so great… it sent me into orbit haha Well the poem is quite special – i just wanted to mention that line. I haven’t visited here for a while. But I didn’t forget about your nice blog bc600…
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