A butterfly’s flight caught in the tree’s fragile frame
Suspended on root against the summer sky
Wings of tapestry, intricate and fine,
A fleeting glimpse of life’s design.

Rooted deep, wings unfurl,
Anchored and captured deep
A blossom blooming, a flower curl.
Reaching towards the sky,
Searching for freedom, a reason why.

A tiny speck, though grounded here,
Its spirit soars, dispelling fear.
A testament to life in part
Striving for the freedom to start.

Copyright © Anthony Gillespie