Dedicated to someone.

A fragile broken wing
On a helpless butterfly

I swept you in my net
As you descended from the sky

I claimed you as my own
And pinned you to a board

So you could only dream
Of those skies where you once soared

I told myself you liked it there
Being my flawless prize

And you tried at first to make it so
But fear disowns disguise

I saw your torn wings struggle
But I turned my selfish head

I wanted to keep you for myself
But you hated me instead

One day, I unpinned your wings
And you took again to flight

You flit between each flower
And I grimace at the sight

For, as you move on to brighter skies
I stay shut away

I wanted to keep you from the others
But couldn't make you stay

Oh, butterfly, if you could know
How lovely you are

You'll forget my net and stray no more
Aim for a flower far