Winged

a butterfly
landed
on the lawn
in front of me

fluttering poorly
several times
folding
most beautiful wings

reached out 
with my hand
so he or she
could land

felt
that softest touch

saw
as nearby
as never before
that butterfly
showing
those magnificent wings
a few times more
until
folded together 
for the last time

feeling speechless
impressed
blessed
with the gift
of sharing those last moments
of a butterfly
now flying
on eternal wings 

© ellie daphne van stralen 2012

(featured poet of the week @ poetrysoup.com)