Tiny Wings

by J. Allen Wilson — Read all 1,629 poems by J. Allen Wilson

Time is such a powerful thing as we journey through its often-intricate haze. I have just got in from dropping off the butterfly at her Moms house in central Florida after a delightful Tuesday and Wednesday down in Clearwater and St. Petersburg. I then drove and additional 4 hours to be near my airport for my morning�s flight home.

And though time is a powerful force, there is one even greater�and that is genuine friendship. This journey�this friendship�this meeting has lifted me more than words can say�.the sadness is that this time�.TIME wins�.but in grace�.even his day will come.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Tiny Wings

Time slips on tiny wings unto the rise and fall of a delicate setting sun.

Sandy white shores play out in the heart and mind calling forth the day is done.

Should not hopes and dreams be held close to the wayfarers’ soul with tender heart?

Or should he who lives on faith let go as he watches those tiny wings sweetly part?

I stand now before the day, which leads back onto a road cold and dark.

And as tomorrow slips quickly into yesterday I’ll always remember with a smile a butterfly’s heart.

Does now a bit of sadness creep beneath these words penned so deep?

Of course…of course, for a week of joy will soon partake of a years sleep.

Yet as I climb above the mountains, even as I reach the utter limits of the sky.

I will be thankful for the little things that came on the tiny wings of a delicate little butterfly.

J. Allen Wilson © 3/4/2008

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Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

Glad to hear you had a good time & warmed up a bit...were you able to push some of that warmth up this way, as the snow melts, but not fast enough & my car is a dirty mess...I refuse to wash it till everything dries out...;-) ed

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

(((Allen))),

So beautiful ... so tender ... well done.

(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

Beautiful; just lovely, Allen! Love the piccy! Well done!

(((HUGS))), much love, and continued prayers~

As always, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by David Delaney

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

Beautiful J. Allen Wilson, treasure what you have today & not what you seek, we love each moment with our grand kids then patiently wait until we meet again.
As I said beautiful mate.

Dave.

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

A beautiful write Allen, thank you for sharing it here, your words are inspiring, as is your faith
In Christs Love
Michelle~

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