Poets logo

The Moth's Journey

A Free Verse Poem

By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished about a year ago β€’ 1 min read
The Moth's Journey
Photo by Josh Mackey on Unsplash

Prologue

We try to solve our problems without really considering where to look. Or, try to reach our goals without thinking through our journies.

Hope is in the most unexpected places.

πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹

As the moth flew, its wings wore thin,

In dark of night, by fire within.

Past waters cold, through darkened skies,

It flapped on, its spirit high.

πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹

The winds had shoved its wings apart,

Yet hope still pulsed in its strong heart.

Through every fight, unyielding rain

The moth pursued its dreams again.

πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹

At last, it reached end of its flightβ€”

No gold trophy, no bright light.

Its hope was dim in distant skies,

But in its wingsβ€”it came to rise.

inspirationalFree Verse

About the Creator

Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments (9)

Sign in to comment
  • Testabout a year ago

    soo lovely and awesome

  • Daphsamabout a year ago

    Very beautifully written!

  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Beautiful inspiring lines!!! Love this!!!β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ’•

  • Henrik Hagelandabout a year ago

    Always attracted to the light and flame The moth will try again and again tn fast circles it flies fast all the same It will be stopped by heavenly rain

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Perfectly crafted fr ,inspirational

  • Testabout a year ago

    Well, you impressed us with your humble yet very cleverly delivered message. Well done!

  • This was so beautifully inspiring! I loved it!

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    This so haunting in its beauty and symbolism. Absolutely lovely.

  • Lana V Lynxabout a year ago

    I love your poetry, Michelle, for its inspiration and beauty.

Find us on social media

Miscellaneous links

  • Explore
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Support

Β© 2026 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.