I Can Fly
By CP
Hills stretch into mountains
A squall is on the horizon
the chasm becomes the jaws of a beast
like rocky cliffs manifesting out of fog
Take hold
Light shining through a breach
Coveted land to a conqueror
Sails unfurling to ride the wind
Trembling caterpillars
metamorph butterflies in my stomach
At the apex
Wings unfold from my back
A smiling chapter in life
is worth a kingdom of fear
May gravity keep and deny
because I know
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It is very true to see that even one small moment of happiness is more powerful than an overwhelming amount of fear. It got me thinking that we should enjoy the little things in life because one day they may matter the most.
This poem Is so powerful!
The title, “I Can Fly” is a door inviting us to step into the unknown.
When we take that brave step out into the open air — nothing under our feet — suddenly the movement from hope (hills stretching into mountains), to anxiety (a squall on the horizon), to terror (a chasm, rocky cliffs manifesting out of fog), to courage (take hold!), to relief and exhilaration ( light shining through a breach, sails unfurling), then back to anxiety (trembling caterpillars), then — so wonderfully — to butterflies and wings unfolding from my back — is simply breathtaking!! I, your reader, could feel it all, minute to minute. And then the poem resolves into a kind of calm confidence with the words “because I know.” This is a wonderful piece of work. I know I won’t forget it.
I like the imagery you created in this poem of you looking out into the distance and starting to fly. I interpret the flying as stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something different. I love the line “A smiling chapter in life is worth a kingdom of fear”- it is very touching.
This poem uses really strong imagery to show someone going from fear to freedom, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. The lines about wings unfolding and sailing through the wind make you feel like you’re actually flying. In the end, it’s all about facing your fears and realizing how much power you actually have.
I love it, the imagery is beautiful and breathtaking. Hope bestowed upon me just by reading this job well done
This poem has some really strong images and a nice flow. I like how it goes from a storm to the idea of butterflies, showing how change can be both scary and beautiful.
CP this poem is excellent. You draw in such rich metaphor from nature and capture raw emotion so well. Please keep up the solid writing!
This is a really nice poem! It feels like a very nice piece about journey while using the imagery of nature like the mountains, rocky cliffs, caterpillars and butterflies bring life into the poem. I really like the lines a smiling chapter in life is worth a kingdom of fear. It shows how the challenges and fear of life is worth it to overcome for the memories and positive moments of life.
Powerful imagery!
This poem powerfully captures the theme of transformation and overcoming fear. The imagery is vivid, painting a picture of daunting challenges—hills turning into mountains and chasms becoming beasts—yet the speaker approaches these obstacles with determination and courage. The metaphor of “butterflies in my stomach” transforming from trembling caterpillars suggests the anxiety and excitement that come with change, while the emergence of wings symbolizes newfound freedom and strength. The line “A smiling chapter in life is worth a kingdom of fear” beautifully conveys the idea that moments of joy and self-discovery far outweigh the fear of the unknown. The closing lines, which invoke both the embrace and defiance of gravity, leave a sense of triumph and self-assurance. It’s an inspiring reflection on embracing life’s challenges and realizing one’s potential to soar.
The imagery and metaphor created with this poem is beautiful and I really enjoyed reading it. My favorite line was “wings unfold from by back” since it emphasized the change in the main character.
This poem beautifully captures a sense of transformation and the interplay between fear and hope.
The speaker embraces change, knowing that fear holds less weight than the joy of newfound strength and possibility. Very meaningful!
CP, this is so beautiful. The descriptions are so immersive and detailed. I loved reading this hopeful piece.
This poem paints a picture of overcoming challenges and finding strength. It uses nature to show how fear can turn into confidence, like caterpillars becoming butterflies. It’s a reminder that facing fears can lead to happiness. I really loved this poem, you did an amazing job.
CP, your poem grabbed my attention as I read a story I didn’t understand at first and was interested to learn something from it. Re-reading your descriptive imagery, helped me picture your journey and feel the positive aspect of change through challenging your fear and not giving up to get through to better things. I was especially captivated by “A smiling chapter in life is worth a kingdom of fear” and admired how empowering it comes across and the hope it gives to get through the rough changes in life. From the beginning there seems to be fearful obstacles that gravitate to you but show there’s reward to overcoming them. It was thought provoking and made me reminisce of the light that has found its way into my life and your inspiring resilience gives me confidence to keep sailing the unexpected.
Your poem is a powerful exploration of transformation and resilience. The imagery of conquering landscapes and unleashing wings from a place of fear captures the courage it takes to embrace change. The line “A smiling chapter in life / is worth a kingdom of fear” resonates deeply, showing that moments of joy, however fleeting, outweigh even the greatest doubts. Thank you for sharing such a vivid, uplifting journey—it’s a reminder to press forward even through the fog.
This is so meaningful, thank you for sharing!