By Nikki
Date: 11 May 2000

Butterflies

Quick!
Someone grab a net
   and scoop up all the butterflies
   dancing so frantically in my stomach.
Or better yet,
   leave them be.
For a moment
   they provide a needed distraction.
Little butterflies,
   don't let me think
   of the 'what if's'
   and 'oh, shits'.
Save me from driving
   myself insane!
Tiny butterflies,
   how many of there
   are you?
1,2,10,50,100...
   and on and on.
As plentiful in color, too,
   I'm sure.
Silly butterflies,
   let me gaze at
   your swirling color...

Quick!
Someone bring that net
   after all.
It's almost time to take off,
   and I don't have time for butterflies!


4/14/00  nl