The Feeling of Butterflies Flying Away
by Stephanie Reis '20
The Feeling Of Butterflies Flying away
It is the hurt of a flirt you give to her It is glancing to you when you look longingly at another It is talking to you and feeling joy from the chat The way you always have a punny joke or sarcastic comment You always kept the conversation alive But torment from knowing I will only ever be a friend It is dreaming of a life we can live happily together But having the knowledge your feelings will never be the same Why was I hung up on you? You had average looks Average skills But your personality struck me You were different and you brought change Like a sailboat during a storm Your turbulent personality struck me Your sense of self and courage to be you The way you stood out among the rest And yet you were always there for a late night text I was drawn to the unusual And from that I gave my heart away I was used to being the supporter Someone to stand up for my friends Provide an encouraging word But you were my supporter You were the first one to give me the inspiration I needed Like a bird learning how to fly You gave me the wings I needed to soar But you clipped them so quickly When you told me you loved her Butterflies are what I felt Until the realization hit That love is not lack luster I had been hung up on you And I realized I had thrown my life away To someone who would never care While you never found love either For you did the same And I faced the painful realization I was doing the same thing to another |