the butterfly unleashed is a new collection of abstract poetry initially triggered by grief, as a means of self-help to cope with the loss of a loved one. selections from the previously published books, poems of a butterfly mind and letters quotes poetry etc.. by yours truly are included to show the author's growth in writing. the majority of the poems are written in order, and date back as far as thirty years ago. love, hate, poems of protest, women's empowerment and simply relatable content fills each page. this book may trigger an emotional response while reading, but also designed to give the reader more to think about, or at least consider. the butterfly unleashed flies beyond the limits of the author's imagination. poetry will never cease to exist. ages 18 and up.