Butterfly Service

There were butterflies
dancing against the light,
the stained glass of Jesus
changing them into shadows.

A coffin and butterflies.

I don't believe in gods
or souls or eternal life.
I tried not to smother with meaning
the moment that owned its own voice.

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Comments

kheldar | March 28, 2010 - 14:47

You capture beautifully a beautiful moment

kheldar :--)

Esmerelda | March 28, 2010 - 18:03

thank you, that's much appreciated.

shoe | March 30, 2010 - 10:16

this is gorgeous, thoughtful and tender.

Esmerelda | March 31, 2010 - 12:13

cheers :)