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Butterflies of Winter
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Butterflies of Winter |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Butterflies of Winter Butterfly snowflakes from morning’s gray sky Tumbling, twisting and sweeping on by Thin crocheted wings spun of delicate white Lace carved by air into icy delight Never to pause by my window to greet A watcher of nature and wind driven sleet Butterfly snowflakes will melt into dew When spring brings me butterfly petals of blue They bloom in my garden and long to embrace The powdery wings of a butterfly’s lace Fluttering monarch of yellow and red Tumbling, twisting to soft petal bed In calm she sits still for my soul to rejoice At soft waving wings from a bloom with no voice But whistling winds of the winter now blow And briskly they carry the beautiful snow Learn from the monarch, my white butterflies Pause by my window and fill up my eyes Elizabeth Santos |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
you know, for some reason, butterflies make me nervous. but this was beautiful. especially liked the last lines. really enjoyed this elizabeth! happy new year, lots of love, gemma xxxxxx learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Liz, this is just spectacular. Definitely one of my all time favorites of yours. "...Thin crocheted wings spun of delicate white Lace carved by air into icy delight..." Outstanding lines. Happy New Year and Hugs, Marti |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
you know, for some reason, butterflies make me nervous. but this was beautiful. wish it was snowing where i am. especially liked the last lines. really enjoyed this elizabeth! happy new year, lots of love, gemma xxxxxx learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Liz? I have never actually seen a snowflake. A friend of mine tried to describe it to me, but I couldn't picture it with the grace that I just saw through your words. I thank you much, lady. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sooooooo beautiful, Elizabeth! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is serene and calming and absolutely beautiful, Elizabeth... Hope your new year is a happy one! *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
geez, I wish I had all day to sit and read stuff like this... |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Liz dear friend, I always tell everybody you are the Queen of Poets and by this beautiful piece you proved me right again.  Happy New Year beautiful lady Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Butterfly snowflakes will melt into dew When spring brings me butterfly petals of blue They bloom in my garden and long to embrace The powdery wings of a butterfly’s lace Fluttering monarch of yellow and red Tumbling, twisting to soft petal bed In calm she sits still for my soul to rejoice At soft waving wings from a bloom with no voice But whistling winds of the winter now blow And briskly they carry the beautiful snow ======================================== You have penned a masterpiece..this is exquisite Liz..your gift of imagery is matched by your cadence...stunning write dear poetess.. Happy New Year Lady Santos.  Will the wind remember the names it has blown in the past? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OH! This is exquisite! A keeper for sure Elizabeth! Happy New Year dear Lady! ~HUgs & Smiles~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Beautiful as always dear friend. Happy New Year!!!!  |
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