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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
~To Hold A Butterfly~ He said "Hold me before I go baby ... and promise me you wont cry," so I held him like it was forever, and I promised ... though we both knew it was a sweet lie. He said "Love me while Im gone baby" ... and thru my tears, all I could do was smile. He had heard the angels calling his name ... we both knew we only had a little while. So I held him even closer ... and I tried to quiet all his doubt. I kissed away his tears that fell ... from too many years of doing without. I said "I will always love you baby, this you already know." Then he taught me how to hold on to love ... while still learning to let go. And I learned there are some wounds ... that even love cant heal. And I learned unconditional love ... was gentle, genuine, and real. I said "I don't just love you baby ... I love you desperately." This kind of love is forever ... it is born of fate and destiny. So we held each other tighter, and we let not one single emotion go unspoken. We learned this love was constant ... this bond could not, would not ever be broken. And I learned that this kind of love ... could truly set a heart free. And while I was loving him ... he taught me ... how to love me. Sometimes Fate grants you a gift ... and it gives your life its destination. And along the way ... you find your self and your heart's inspiration. Everything indeed ... happens for a reason ... something's are simply and sweetly just ~meant to be~. So I loved him like it was my last chance, and when the time came ... I set my butterfly free. ~Butterflies Are Meant To Be Free~ Janet Marie for DeVante'... with my love, always. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I have 2 poems submitted here and was very content and grateful for the wonderful replies and support. In the last week since this new forum went up I have been overwhelmed with E-mails asking me why I had not submitted this one. To those of you who took the time to write me and request this, and most of all support and understand my need to honor this beautiful man -- who touched my life so sweetly...even tho you never knew him... (other than thru my poetry in the past 6 months) For this --I thank you from my poets heart. This place is magic. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Well Janet Marie I am glad you posted this one!! It's marvelous and one of your best I too apparently believe!! It got my vote hon  I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Christopher J Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 94 |
this definately has my vote!!! Love is wonderful thing, sometimes we don't realise it until it is gone..keep up the good work. |
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Christopher J Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 94 |
this definately has my vote!!! Love is wonderful thing, sometimes we don't realise it until it is gone..keep up the good work. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I vote for this lovely tribute, of course Janet Marie...e ya later... |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Someone hand me a Kleenex. Beautiful poem, beautiful love. My heart has a knot in it now. Linda M. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, glad you put this one in, its a wonderfull poem. Loving and sweet though sad. Parker |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I am so glad you submitted this wonderful poem. It is superb in many ways. Liz |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
YES!!!!!!! I too loved this one and am so happy that you submitted it love ya!! |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
JM, this is a beautiful poem. It brought me to tears. I'm glad you were able to set your butterfly free. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
JM This one truely touched me Thanks Rich |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Damn, I love this poem. If this doesn't get published, Butterfly Slippers, there's no justice in the world. But we already knew that. I have a feeling this will get published anyway.Mike |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Jan; Iloved this the first time I read it and love it even more the second time around. Magnificent! Bravo! Love, Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. ellie LeJeune |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sweet Janny...yes I'm glad you submitted this one, it is one that I remember and one which should be in the book...It's beautiful Love and hugs Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sweet Janny...yes I'm glad you submitted this one, it is one that I remember and one which should be in the book...It's beautiful Love and hugs Tracie~< !signature--> sorry Jan I had to post again as I forgot to tick the vote box  Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe [This message has been edited by tracie66 (edited 06-24-2000).] |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
hey Janet... how are you doing? i'm glad you chose this poem for the book it's exquisite work... look around for more of you ... bye for now... If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you everyone for these hearfelt replies... you all make me feel like I could fly love ya jm |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Janet Marie, touching and tender! Denise |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Perfectly beautiful Janet...soooo glad you decided to include this one.. chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet Marie--this poem touched me so deeply the first time I read it...and again now.. Your expression of love touches a personal place in my heart...simply superb writing!! |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
BRAVISSIMO!!! this was wonderful this was splendiferous this was divine can ya tell I liked it? (and oh so so sad *sniff*) ~Heather |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
JM, have to agree with the others, this is really a beautiful poem. You are truly a gifted writer. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
well I had never read it so first I thank the ones who mailed their requests and then I thank you....this is incredibly touching...really beautiful Janet ...*sighs and tears.... |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Very much from the heart... very beautiful and sad at the same time. May peace be with you in memory of your love. Thank you for sharing. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
JM, I know this one wasn't easy to write, but I happy to see you have submitted it. Wonderful writing my friend. LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
JM, I'm really glad you were persuaded to post this... it's beautiful Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
You know I love this one, glad that you have submitted it. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
this book would be not be complete without something from one of my favourite poets! Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"And while I was loving him ... he taught me ... how to love me." No question about it ... loved this! Thank goodness for "search" features, I didn't wanna miss a single one Janet Marie  Best wishes, /Kit |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
my god how i love this poem i can not read it without crying i can not imagine you NOT writing this poem my sister is the poet I am but a shadow by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Janet I have been busy working so I missed all these poems so I am catching up. What a delightful tribute..I found this to be so warm and open I don't know how you were able to keep it that way.....voting ..ethome.. |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Very beautiful and so loving........ I loved it I voted for it...... LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
JM-This is such a tremendous treasure of a pure love. I ache for your loss but in turn rejoice knowing that you have been given a gift that will last for all eternity. It is not one that all can share and for you I smile because you deserve these memories. |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Just so gentle, so heartfelt....so beautiful JM. Love it, every line. Bonnie |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
jm:..this is...wow..there are so many lines in here that touched me so powerfully..this is..your heart poured out..its gotta be..such emotion..its truth and learning and overcoming loss........its wonderful! i hope to see this one in the book.. great work..(hope you dont mind if i save this in my personal favorites..!) dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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