Butterfly Kisses
~A poem about Lupus
By Stephanie Mahoney
I was kissed by a butterfly
I often wonder why oh why
I don’t know when and I don’t know how
But I know I have the knowledge now
The knowledge to know I’m not alone
To know this kiss which I must own
This kiss can hurt or stay at bay
I never know when I can play
Fly away sweet butterfly
I have things I’d like to try
I want to flutter and be free
Like this butterfly which I see
Across my face it leaves it’s mark
Reminding me to seek shade at the park
On my head it leaves me bare
Wishing I could have my hair
Curled up so tight and fast asleep
I wonder when I won’t be so weak
Aches and pains that persist
Won’t you please just resist
Let me go sweet butterfly
I have things I’d like to try
I often wonder when I can say
This butterfly is gone, gone far away