I am awkward and most people don't like me,
it can be a hard life to live you see.
Butterflies get all the glory and attention,
very few ever notice me, so me, they usually never mention.
Wherever I go, I leave my winged-dust behind,
life is lonely and community is difficult to ever find.
It is alright to be in the background all of the time,
in the corner I'll rest and observe in all of my life's prime.
Jealously has no use,
there was a time when I was obtuse,
and caved into thinking that my life had no purpose,
like I was a freak and apart of the circus,
but then I learned to embrace gratitude,
in whom I've been created to be, living a life of solitude.
I am a moth.
About the Creator
Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Expert insights and opinions
Arguments were carefully researched and presented
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Keep reading
More stories from Rowan Finley and writers in Poets and other communities.
Getting Serious About Comedy (Part I)
If I were asked to remark on my life and the childhood that paved some road leading me to this point, I would have to say something about all the funny people who surrounded me for the last 26,872 days (and counting). Somewhere along that road, I became a big fan of laughter and the comedy that spawns it – and, I mean not only my own laughter, but the laughter of others, some of which I have actually been responsible for inducing.
By John Oliver Smith6 days ago in Humor
Comments (1)
Moths may not get the same spotlight as butterflies, but they have their own quiet magic—drawn to the light, resilient, and often mysterious. Love it ✨