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Butterflies_dont_cry
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0 posted 2001-03-29 08:57 PM





Cascading waters that float over time and space
Cleansing my heart and soul with freedom and grace
Filling me with the essence of devotion and affection
Covering me with strength and quiet protection
~*~
The mystery of it’s transformation
The silent yet deafening proclamation
It astounds and delights me to the core
The sensation of it’s essence fills every pore
~*~
It’s touch runs over my flesh and into my soul
Leaving me quenched...fulfilled and whole
Seeping into endings...that begged for a chance
Of life, laughter and that once forgotten last dance
~*~
The journey was true and  never misguided
My hunger for completeness at last requited
Like absolution from heaven’s hand
Through it’s gate I’ve found the promise land
~*~
A place of untold mercies and the golden dream
Where the crystal waters of serenity gleam
To it’s gift I’ll forever be indebted
Where faces of the past are finally silhouetted
~*~
At long last I view reflection without hesitation
Embracing the discovery free of reservation
Look into my eyes and view it’s winged dream
The breath taking discovery of....self esteem


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Sven
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1 posted 2001-03-29 08:59 PM


and when you've discovered that. . . the journey begins. . .

walk on my friend. . .

excellent. . .  

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

SEA
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2 posted 2001-03-29 09:01 PM


                                      "A place of untold mercies and the golden dream
                                        Where the crystal waters of serenity gleam
                                           To it’s gift I’ll forever be indebted
                                       Where faces of the past are finally silhouetted
                                                       ~*~
                                       At long last I view reflection without hesitation
                                        Embracing the discovery free of reservation
                                        Look into my eyes and view it’s winged dream
                                        The breath taking discovery of....self esteem"
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Congratulations!   this is beyond beautiful....hugs to you and your beautiful heart!!    SEA

Marina
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3 posted 2001-03-29 09:05 PM


Sounds like a wondeful begining to me.  This is exceptional, particarily your imagery.  Glad to see you back so strong.

Marina

It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen
Marina Crossley



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4 posted 2001-03-29 09:13 PM


ButterfliesDC~

'The breath taking discovery of....self esteem'

It is the gift that keeps giving and giving and giving ...
Enjoy the discovery, sweet lady.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Mother_Earth
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5 posted 2001-03-29 10:08 PM


My beautiful Butterfly baby, You just misplaced it and now you have found it again!  Such wonderful words you have penned. Thank you for sharing them with us.  I know you have found "up" and will forever fly.  Love you and many hugs,  Mom
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6 posted 2001-03-29 11:57 PM


A place of untold mercies and the golden dream
Where the crystal waters of serenity gleam
To it’s gift I’ll forever be indebted
Where faces of the past are finally silhouetted
~*~
At long last I view reflection without hesitation
Embracing the discovery free of reservation
Look into my eyes and view it’s winged dream
The breath taking discovery of....self esteem
===============================

cant critique this one baby ...
cant mess with perfection
(and I aint talking bout the poem)
and you KNOW I am smiling and hugging you for this one.

I always knew ...
when you were able to see the ~you~ I do ...
that like me ... you too, would love the view.

You are a beautiful butterfly ...
inside and out ...
you always have been ...
it was just a little to dark in that cocoon  
love ya me girlie  




oh you speak to me in riddles
and you speak to me in rhymes
my body aches to breathe your breath
your words keep me alive
~Sarah McLachlan~

Mysteria
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7 posted 2001-03-30 12:23 PM


I see such courage and beauty emerging in this poem, and the voyage of self discovery is never round trip, enjoy!  This was beautifully done.
JamesMichael
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8 posted 2001-03-30 12:48 PM


Enjoyed reading your poem...James
suthern
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9 posted 2001-03-30 10:33 AM


Two beautiful creations... the poet and the poem telling of her journey and successful discovery! Wonderful images... and the graphic is perfect. Congratulations! *S*
serenity blaze
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10 posted 2001-03-30 10:40 AM


Hey lady, you are looking GOOD!  
AND writing better than ever!

I am glad to hear that you are tapping out happy endings...miss ya much tho! and THIS post is why! HUGS

EagleOne
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11 posted 2001-03-30 03:13 PM


It is such a wonderful thing to see you fly my friend, fly high!  

[This message has been edited by EagleOne (edited 03-30-2001).]

Butterflies_dont_cry
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12 posted 2001-03-30 03:29 PM




Sven~ I appreciate your words...thank you.

Sea~ Thank you so much...your words touch my heart.

Marina~ Nice to see you here girl! Hope all is well..thank you so much for your kind reply.

Marge~ The journey is never easy...but it's worth the trip   thank you my friend~

Mom~ I just keep thinking the futher "up" I go...the further I have to fall   Thank you my mom.

JM~ My sweet SS...you KNOW baby...You Know...Your words of praise mean so much to me...and you know all the reasons Why. Love you!

Mysteria~ Thank you so much for reading...It's an honor to see your name here.

James~ Thank you...I enjoy reading your comments.

Suthern~ Thank you so much sweet lady...it's touches my heart to read your reply...you are much to kind.

S'en~ Hugs sweets...Love you muchly!

Eagle~ Awe my biased friend...I thank you from the bottom of my heart~


wayoutwalt
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13 posted 2001-03-30 04:10 PM


good to read you again miss BDC i was thinking smashing pumpkins at their finest while  reading this  woohoo
Lone Wolf
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14 posted 2001-03-30 08:08 PM


BDC,

Wonderful writing my friend.  I see a strong new butterfly emerging and she is beautiful.  So good to see you writing with such style.     

~HUGS~
LW

Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

Honeybee
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15 posted 2001-03-30 08:14 PM


Holly~

You truly are a marvelous butterfly, my friend, I'm so glad that you finally realized how beautiful you are! This brought me to tears because I know this struggle very well, it's still something that I have yet to find a happy ending to. Your writing and expression just keeps getting better and better, as always I am in awe of your emotion and honesty. This poem touched me very deeply, thank you for sharing this piece of your soul with us.   Angel hugs to you!~

Take care,
Melissa~

Kit McCallum
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16 posted 2001-03-31 07:44 AM


"The journey was true and  never misguided
My hunger for completeness at last requited
Like absolution from heaven’s hand
Through it’s gate I’ve found the promise land"

"A place of untold mercies and the golden dream
Where the crystal waters of serenity gleam
To it’s gift I’ll forever be indebted
Where faces of the past are finally silhouetted"

Oh Butterflies ... what a marvelous journey of self discovery this was!  Excellent writing in both form and the wonderful inspiration you've drawn into the conclusion, just beautiful!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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