I am excited to share with you a new poem, featured today on Visual Verse: Anthology of Art and Words. Last spring, a butterfly flew into an open window in my bedroom while I was journaling. I was mesmerized watching it flit about the room. At that time, I had been journaling every day and debating whether or not to share more of my writing publicly. To me, the butterfly was a good omen that some of my favorite teachers, including the late Wayne Dyer, were encouraging my creative endeavors.

I would like to thank Kristen Harrison and the entire team at The Curved House for showcasing my poem.

The lovely image posted this month was created by Yasin Aribuga.

Happy Wanderer

I am that I am:
a Monarch sunset
dripping in majesty,
sprightly yet delicate,
prone to forget
to wave goodbye.

I am that I am:
juicy papaya flesh,
slick pupil seeds,
a spicy kadala dish,
complex, but restless
to take flight.

I am that I am:
a Tiger Lily snip,
freckled flower,
hermaphroditic,
prone to backflips
like Olga Korbut.

© khartless 2022, All Rights Reserved

I would be honored if you would go here, and read the rest of my poem. Thank you, kindly.

18 responses to “Happy Wanderer”

  1. brilliant. And well done.

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    1. Thanks. It needed a bit of a nudge, and so I’m glad it got it.

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  2. Wow… that is a full glass of lemonade… that stain glass got me and the freckled flower… great expression… Seriously loved it❤️🤗🙏

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    1. Thank you for all this refreshing comment, friend. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. 💜😊

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      1. you are very welcome!

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  3. Aww, a big yes, to all of that. Gorgeous verse, K. Congratulations!

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    1. Thank you kindly, Jeff. I am that I am. 💜

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      1. You’re welcome. K. Always. That’s exactly it. 💜

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  4. Stunning poem! Congratulations!

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    1. Many thanks, Worms. 😃

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    writingwhatnots

    Congratulations K. I can see why they wanted to publish your poem. As Worms says – ‘stunning’. ❤

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    1. That’s so kind. Thank you for this. 💜😃

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  6. I loved the phrase, ‘I am that I am’ and the reference to Olga Korbut was apt. There I is a light, fluttery feel to this poem just like a butterfly. I

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    1. Thank you, kindly, Carolyn. This ancient saying is a way of reclaiming our divine, and I am grateful for my acceptance of myself, and your kind comments. 💜

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  7. Butterflies are signs of good luck 👍 fabulous poem and image

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    1. Thanks.

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  8. Tom Avatar

    Well done for getting such a beautiful poem published! Congratulations, Queen K! : 👑

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    1. Why, thank you, Tom. Tis difficult to rule with grace, but I shall do my best to be kind and fair with all my subjects. Huzzah! 😉

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