Butterflies

They were innocent butterflies,
Who never knew each other's lives.
Believing in the world's lies,
Were made to take great strides.

Strangers took an oath on eternal love,
Seeking strength from the saint above.
Followed a life of false joy and contentment,
Ending only with bitter hate and resentment.

A shout was never enough to convey,
What each others hearts had to say.
A tragic decision to please their peers,
They lived a life in lasting tears.

Chained by the eternal oath,
They only saw the other's loathe,
Each wished to run far away,
Hoping to find fulfillment someday.

Soulful soldier seldom complained,
Lead a life of religious restraint,
Performed his sacrificial service,
Often posting a wishful notice.

Pink Lady took pride in beauty,
Lead a life devoid of duty.
Received praises from the world outside,
Only to be cheated by the heart inside.

There succeeded a terrible schism,
Shielded by the cocoon's prism.
The temporary shield against the shame,
Could not withstand the ensuing defame.

As I crawl out of the protected bud,
Wide eyed and made to see the smeared mud.
I lead a life to remove the shame,
And hope to reclaim the lost fame.

Yet I disregard that strangers' oath,
Sincerely pray and solemnly hope,
That the one I flutter my wings with,
Will be my only companion I'll die with.

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