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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2007-08-06 11:43 PM




The Monarch
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

Fluttering wings passed me by,
~ White, orange and black ~ against blue sky.
A butterfly flitting so fancy free,
As I lay ‘neath the elm shade tree.

The monarch flew with nary a care,
~ Barely aware that I was there.
It landed on a milkweed leaf,
~‘Tho its respite was rather brief.

It spread its wings and then took flight,
Into the bright, shimmering light.
I watched it as it up and flew,
Into skies of cerulean blue.


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© Copyright 2007 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
SmartChick
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1 posted 2007-08-07 12:53 PM


Oh Linda, I have missed reading your poetry, so much. This is just beautiful!
iliana
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2 posted 2007-08-07 02:04 AM


Linda Lou, how are you!!!!  You gave my mind a summer's rest on a grassy knoll with a soft breeze butterfly dreams!  Enjoyed your mood in this one, my sweet friend.  *hugs* and kaboodles of love........lily jo
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3 posted 2007-08-07 12:54 PM


How very lovely!!! *S* I've always wanted to see them in their winter clusters... but to see the individual is to truly appreciate their beauty. *S*
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4 posted 2007-08-07 06:21 PM


The monarch flew with nary a care,
~ Barely aware that I was there.
It landed on a milkweed leaf,
~‘Tho its respite was rather brief.


Last week I saw the catapillar, and this week the butterfly...so beautiful as is your 3rd eye...

Linda..thank you for this...


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5 posted 2007-08-08 07:13 PM


grand photo.-image, fine summertime 'write'!

applause!!

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6 posted 2007-08-08 07:29 PM


Thanx EA for such a beaut of an image.  
inkedgoddess
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7 posted 2007-08-08 09:57 PM


into the great
cerulean blue
is where
i can forever
find  you
and your monarchs too

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2007-08-09 04:32 AM


Sweet Sue ~

~ and I have missed yours, as well! I'm so pleased that your computer is now working with your instead of against you.

Thanks for dropping by, m'friend!

Love 'n butterfly dreams,

Linda

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9 posted 2007-08-09 04:35 AM


iliana ~

lily jo, it was wonderful to hear from you this fine summer's day! I've been missing you and your wonderful poetry. It pleases me that my itty bitty poem gave you some measure of pleasure!

May you be as happy and free as a fluttering butterfly!

Loves ya muchly!

Linda Lou

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10 posted 2007-08-09 04:38 AM


Suthern One ~

Hi, Belle! My heart literally fills with joy when I see a monarch among the milkweeds. I love butterflies of all descriptions. Even the little yellow ones that flutter along the lawn.

Love 'n butterfly wishes,

Linda

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11 posted 2007-08-09 04:42 AM


Lee ~

Good morning, Lovely One! It truly is amazing how a caterpillar can morph into such a delicate and beautiful creature! Mind you, the caterpillar has its own attributes as well! As they say, "all creatures both great and small!"

Love to you and yours,

Linda

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12 posted 2007-08-09 04:45 AM


shdp ~

Good morning, Bruce! Your "applause" is always a welcome! Thank you, Dear Poet.

Love & Butterfly Light,

Linda

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13 posted 2007-08-09 04:47 AM


Mag-netic One ~

As Elvis would say, "Thank ya! Thank ya very much!

Loves 'n a butterfly kiss,

EA

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14 posted 2007-08-09 04:52 AM


inkedgoddess ~

Pip's goddess is back! This calls for a celebratory tankard of nectar and dew ~ for me and you!

So good to see you back! You've been missed!

Thank you for the sweet poetic response to my post!

Love and butterfly wishes,

Linda

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15 posted 2007-08-10 12:20 PM


I had to come back to this... both for its own beauty... and for the fact that the day after reading this, I saw the most beautiful butterfly I'd ever seen... I owe you my thanks for bringing me such good luck! *S*
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16 posted 2007-08-10 08:18 PM


EA,

   Exquisite poetry with such a gentle flow!  If you ever publish a book of poems, you've just got to let me know.  I'd be sure to buy one or two!  

   Hugs to you!

              miscellanea

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2007-08-10 11:41 PM


suthern ~

You are most welcome! lol Isn't it wonderful that "Butterflies Are Free".

Love and Butterfly Beauties,

Linda

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18 posted 2007-08-10 11:47 PM


miscellanea ~

Gosh, girl! You sure know how to put a smile on someone's face! ~ Mine!

When one's hot off the presses, I'll let you know!  

Love and smiles across the miles,

EA

JL
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19 posted 2007-08-11 07:28 PM


A beauty from the heart and soul of a beautiful Earth Angel!!
As always great poetry!!

JL


Earth Angel
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20 posted 2007-08-11 08:09 PM


JL ~

There you are, Tex Man! I was about to send my angel posse out looking for you! I hope you are enjoying the summer!

Thank you for your patronage and continuing support! ~ and for saying the sweetest things.


EA

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21 posted 2007-08-12 01:44 AM



I felt him flutter by Linda Angel
pretty...

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2007-08-12 11:07 AM


Lady Kate ~

When I was a little girl, butterflies would land all over me! I was known as "The Butterfly Girl". To this day, I am fascinated by them. ~ and yes, they still land on me ~ but not as much as when I was pure and innocent! lol

Love & a butterfly hug,

LA

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