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- Finally! My 2000th Post -
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- Finally! My 2000th Post - |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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Metamorphosis  If only I could stand before my bedroom window, touch my hand to the inviting glass and leave this caterpillar body... for emptiness and ugliness to seep out of my tired veins to be replaced by beauty and ecstasy, at last, to escape this sickly skin, delighting in the enchantment of spreading my splendorous wings, to fly beneath the heavens, to be careless...to soar, if only I knew how it felt to hear the first morning song of the lustrous red-breasted robin, nestled in the trees like a musicbox playing a passionate melody in my newborn ears, if only I could know how it would feel to suckle on the dew from the white breast of a rose... a taste of paradise, flowing like liquid poetry upon my tongue, to be lured by the sweet, exotic fragrance of a peach stained blossom, seduced as it's silky layers engulf me in it's everlasting love, to embrace the magnificance of feeling magnolia leaves gently caressing my glorious wings like God's fingertips to the golden strings of a harp brushing softly against the palette of my colours, if only I could feel the mist of the cloud's tears trickling down from the sapphire sky to dance across my face, for my slender body to marinate in the wide open air - to glide... to be greeted by the warmth of the crimson yellow sun dripping rays of honey hope over my soul and by the chill of the wind, penetrating my long spine, to ingest the crispness of the autumn air above clouds of angels, grand and marvelous the rapture, to flutter over rich turquoise waters and through ardent fields of emerald - vivid beyond imagination, rejuvenating my once weary heart, if only I could journey to the ends of the earth to find glory and peace forevermore, where pain and sorrow and stale memories no longer exist, I wish I could know how it would feel to digest freedom, if only I knew how it felt to finally be free ever graceful....as a butterfly  ~*By Melissa Honeybee*~ [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 04-05-2001).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Melissa. . . first. . . big hugs to you for your 2,000th post. . . second. . . more hugs for this poem. . . which is the finest that I've seen from you. . . and last. . . one more hug for being a wonderful poet and friend. . . get ready to come out butterfly. . . it's almost time. . .  -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Wow! Holy Toledo! What a gem! Melissa, your build-up to 2000 is so-oo worth it... I don't have time to spend at the Open Forum these days....so happy to have the chance to read this! And amid all your wondrous imagery and emotion, the phrase that grabbed me the most intensely is: "I wish I could know how it would feel to digest freedom," I just can't say enough! This is so very precious.... may your wings take you triumphantly toward your next milestone marker.... Hugs, Lary |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You saved your best for the 2000th post. This is truly beautiful. Congratulations. Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
 Melissa~This is so beautifully done ~ I believe you've taken wing ~ Soar ~ 'if only I could know how it would feel to suckle on the dew from the white breast of a rose... a taste of paradise, flowing like liquid poetry upon my tongue, to be lured by the sweet, exotic fragrance of a peach stained blossom' I saw you flutter across the lawn I said, "I knew this beautiful butterfly, when she was just cocooning !" Welcome to the flowers, sweetheart.   Sweet nectar is yours ! I love you and congratulations on that BIG 2000 ! ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
~Melissa~ Congratulations!!  Beautifully done! ~SEA |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Melissa~congrats butterfly, on the 2000th post, and the beautiful poem..... Keep it up!  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
elissa, you are |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Congratulations on the milestone melissa! There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
congratulations!!!!!!!! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Well done Melissa!  K |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
First..let me quit crying..so I can see. Second let me hug you, sweet Melissa. I wish you all the blessings and answers too your prayers. And I congratulate you on the most superb poem for your 2,000 post.wooo hoooooooo!  Your talent shines brightly,sweetie and your heart even more so.So this is my lil' celebration dance with you  Big hugs, Koko Aloha with warmest regards, Koko Please Visit my new web-page http://www.koko-stewart-koomoa.cityslide.com/contents/contents.cfm/190111 [This message has been edited by KokoStewartKoomoa (edited 04-04-2001).] |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Melissa, my friend, this was superb!! I love the title and the comparison to the butterfly. Awesome work!!! Congratulations on your 2000th post!!!!!  All writing comes |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
if only I could know how it would feel to suckle on the dew from the white breast of a rose... a taste of paradise, flowing like liquid poetry upon my tongue, to be lured by the sweet, exotic fragrance of a peach stained blossom feeling it's silky layers engulf me in it's everlasting love, to embrace the magnificance of feeling magnolia leaves gently caressing my glorious wings like God's fingertips to the golden strings of a harp brushing softly against the palette of my colours, ============================= Congrats on 2000 beautiful butterfly poet and this is a stunning write of your soul to mark your milestone with Melis. Thank you for the many wonderful and sweet replies to my work that make up some of that number... and thank you dearly for the poems you wrote for me and my butterfly as well.  love and hugs sweet poet and butterfly honeybee  Butterfly on a Wheel By The Mission UK, from Carved in Sand Silver and gold, and it's growing cold Autumn leaves lay as thick as thieves Shivers down your spine, chill you to the bone, cause the mandling wind is the melody that turns your heart to stone The heat of your breath carvin shadows in the mist Every angel has the wish, she's never been kissed A broken dream, haunting in your sleep Hiding in your smile, a secret you must keep love cuts you deep. Love breaks the wings of a butterfly on a wheel Love breaks the wings of a butterfly on a wheel There's no scarlet in you, lay a fair down for me Sure has got me twined, you can't wrap you arms around a memory Take warmth from me, cold autumn winds cut sharp as a knife but in the dark for me you're the candle flame that flikkers to light Love breaks the wings of a butterfly on a wheel Love will break the wings of a butterfly on a wheel Love breaks the wings of a butterfly on a wheel Love will break the wings of a butterfly on a wheel Wise men say all is fair in love and war And there's no right or wrong in the design of love And I could only watch as the wind crushed your wings Broken and torn, crushed like a flower under the snow and like the flower in the spring, love will rise again to heal your wings Love heals the wings of a butterfly on a wheel Love will heal the wings of a butterfly on a wheel Love heals the wings of a butterfly on a wheel Love will heal the wings of a butterfly on a wheel |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 ~*~ Congratulations ~*~On your 2000th posting Melissa ~* Your butterflies really will set you free *~ What a absolutely beautiful metamorphosis - a new beginning for a quest to dreams on gossamer wings. Thank you for what poetry I have read, and for that which I will read in the future! Photo:www.baldeagleinfo.com [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 04-05-2001).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Congratulations on this fantastic 2000 post...James |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Melissa, Mighty Congratulations on the 2 Wondeful poetry comes from you... And thanks for all the delightful replies to my works... Regards to you, Sudhir. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Congratulations, Melybee, on your 2000th Post! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 A butterly...or an angel...I'm not sure which one your are sweet girl...but either way you are beautiful...as is your weave. You weave from the heart and it shows in every glowing weave that you put up...this shines like the stars above on the clearest of nights...we are so lucky to have you here and read your heart Melissa...you have a gift...thank you for sharing it~ |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
YOur words danced across the page, congrats on 2000, also on this poem, it's astounding. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
You are ALL gonna make me cry, happy tears that is!!! Thank you ALL so much, I didn't expect this many replies or warm wishes, thank you, thank you, a million thank you's! Gosh, I love this place!hehe, it sure took me long enough to reach 2000, didn't it?! but, it was fun and well-wroth the wait~Melissa~ |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
missy!!!! yes, this is your best! amazing images in this, congratulations on 2k dear poet and friend!!! Just think, you're the reason why I joined passions, thank you |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Wonderful, wonderful 2000th post, CONGRATULATIONS!! Superbly done, and it seems that surely you have experienced elements of what you are longing for for you describe it so fantastically. It seems your poetry carries you upon wings to experience many sensations. It certainly takes me there. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Exceptional writing Melissa and the presentation is beautiful...Of all the poetry I have read from your pen this one is special and I compliment you on the exquisite expression... Hugs2Usweetie on 2000th post but especially for writing this awesome poem ~coco~ [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 04-05-2001).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
CONGRADULATIONS A perfect poem to celebrate your 2000th!!! Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Melissa; This is exquisite....CONGRATULATIONS on your big 2000! Love, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Wow you have gained your Butterfly Wings with this poem. Beautifully written! |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Melissa - You've done a wonderful job here - There's not much in nature that can compare to the metamorphosis of a butterfly, is there?? - and 2000 posts is a superb accomplishment - Congratulations...  |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Melissa, Congratulations on your 2000th post, and a magnificent post it is. Your wings have fluttered across my screen with grace and beauty! One thing I know, "THE BEST IS YET TO COME"! Keep writing! (((HUGZ))) Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate |
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