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The Moth
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The Moth |
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Johan Member
since 2009-05-13
Posts 88Lincolnshire, England U.K. |
The Moth Gentle in my hand, wings vibrate Sprinkling my hand with golden dust Vibrant colour, winking eyes No butterfly, just a common moth Antennae, as though eyeball stalks Feet tickle my palm, so soft Drawn towards the sun's bright beams Amid the yellow stems of flowers Leaving my hand a shadow of dusty dreams. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very beautiful, dear Johan. Thank you for letting the moth live, hopefully she made it to the next night, even though she left some wing-dust on your hand. Such tender awareness of the wondrous beauty of even the seemingly modest creatures. Enjoyed this much. Love, Margherita  |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Very nicely written for sure Andrew, God's creatures be they small or big are just as wonderfully created. (Hmmmm - just found little telltale holes in my best cashmere dress, I wonder who's been making a meal out of my most beautiful garment ? At least they have good taste, hehe !) Katriona |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You were left a little "fairy dust" and a lovely poem, Johan. Ida |
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aujussy wolf
since 2003-08-09
Posts 1215Michigan |
Awesome Poem!!! You captured the grace of the moth that is often overlooked  great writing. In his mantle gray he walked one day across a shining floor and with crystal key in secrecy he opened an ivory door -J.R.R. Tolkien(T.Bombadil-the adv |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Great poem! I like how you've taken a snapshot of the moth, yet given us a 4-D movie. misce' |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Your poem brings me the magic of moth dust. Thank you. Alison |
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