Kiss of Breath

like a butterfly

newly emerged from its

confinement

the chrysalis broken

being swept away with the wind

the butterfly's wings

too wet to fly

it sits still and waits

for the wind

that gentle caress

that expectant kiss

of breath blown softly

through the trees

and it dries the butterfly's wings

to soar through the sky in the sun

brings such joy, exhilaration

with the wind gently lifting

the butterfly higher

and higher above

the trees so small below

and everything so peaceful

like a butterfly newly emerged

from my confinement

I sit still and wait

for the Wind...