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Emerging Strong

Like a Butterfly.

By Paula RowlandsPublished 10 months ago 1 min read

You were the pick me up I needed

when my heart was broke in two

You were the wind beneath my wings

when all the trust had flew

You made me laugh when times were tough

and even helped me see

But pain was just too much

we were never meant to be.

I needed looking after - I needed a strong man

You were really just for fun - I hope you understand

The laughter wasn’t enough - & you really let me down

I needed you to step up - & be my solid ground.

My world around me crumbled

there was nothing you could do

But you weren’t even there

to help me see it through

So I picked up all my pieces

and had to say goodbye

though I really do appreciate

you showing me how to fly.

Emerging strong -where I belong

singing my song - floating along

I said goodbye - was time to fly

you did me wrong - but now I'm strong.

Emerging like a butterfly

flying high as I said goodbye

from deep despair I made it through

wishing all the best to you

Goodbye old life - hello new

emerging strong - that's what I do,

Like a butterfly.

Delicate yet strong

I learned how to fly

Like a Butterfly.

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About the Creator

Paula Rowlands

Paula, known as Pivotal Poetry on FB, has been writing poems for more than 35 years. She has been published in a few anthologies over the years and has several books out on Amazon. She enjoys sharing her Poetry. Forever the Dreamer.

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  • Test10 months ago

    An optimistic poem of hope and resilience. Very beautiful!

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