Remnants in Cocoons

[nekot]

Remnants in Cocoons

You knock
I open, safety latch intact
[indent]peering through the one-inch gap[/indent]
Stunned to see you
My heart flutters
Momentary silence
Butterflies

You glance down
Then slowly look up
Your eyes moistened with
[indent]uncertainty, yet a sparkle of delight[/indent]
Your lips solemn, yet
Upward curves dimple the corners
Momentary silence
Butterflies

I breathe
Unhook the latch
Not quite sure what to expect
Cautiously allowing entree
[indent]to the surface of my heart[/indent]
Momentary shuffles
Moths

Small talk at first
Polite lies
Keeping up appearances
Awkwardness pervades the atmosphere
The proverbial dance
[indent]around the elephant in the room[/indent]
Momentary two-step
Moths

"Look! An elephant!"
I stop the music
Magically the beast disappears
The dance ceases
[indent]the room now filled with us[/indent]
Momentary silence
Butterflies

I expose my soul, colors unfurl
Your guard drops and you follow suit
Emotions spin, memories unravel tidied lives
[indent]~bitter wrapped in sweet[/indent]
[indent]~gratitude entwined with remorse[/indent]
[indent]~hope woven with despair[/indent]
Momentary Truth
Caterpillars

You exit
I collect the remnants strewn on the floor
Revealed truths now tucked away
Colors folded and retired
Door reclosed
[indent]safety latch resecured[/indent]
Momentary dreams
Cocooned

november 7, 2oo7

[JGarrison]

interesting piece...your style really reminds me of one of my old friends...i enjoyed the format, and your use of butterflies, moths, etc, was really neat too...here's to ya

[moonflower]

this is wonderful!..i was absolutely captivated by the images and i too love the way you used the butterflies, moths, cocoons throughout..simply an awesome poem!!

[nekot]

T'anks!!!!

[psychotic pretender]

nice

i likes it!!

[nekot]

thank you psychotic....