I Thought She Was a Butterfly. Then She Became a Dragon. #poetry #drama
22 Jun 2026 · 1 min
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In this spoken‑word piece, the narrator reflects on a childhood marked by a missing father, which led him to idealize women and view his brother as an adversary. A past lover’s betrayal shatters his emotional façade, prompting a vivid metaphorical shift: he first envisions her as a delicate butterfly, then as a powerful, fire‑breathing dragon who publicly dismisses his worth. The poem explores themes of abandonment, idealization, heartbreak, self‑worth, and the transformation of perception through mythic imagery, ending with a sense of resigned awe at the unattainable nature of the beloved.
