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Honeybee
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0 posted 2001-06-22 09:52 PM



Only Then...

When day finds a soulmate within darkest night
and fireflies of flicker recite poetry in flight
when hatred of hearts unite in serenade
as pollution of clouds find hope in promenade
when bells of ole chime symphony of rhyme
and bonds of young lovers can surpass all time
as abandoned weeds become sunflowers of gold
and eclipsed eyes see waterfalls unfold
when heaven appears at the cry of a child's sigh
and tears of anguished memory are scattered dry
when roses of shimmer smiles arise in snow
and in every man's being, dwells a faithful rainbow
when sorrow of spirit seeks solace within view
and people of all nations accept skin of all hue
only then, at nigh, will angels paint the sky
only then, shall we dawn wings of a butterfly

By Melissa P. Monette

© Copyright 2001 Melissa P. Long-Monette - All Rights Reserved
rosepetals25
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1 posted 2001-06-22 10:01 PM


Melissa,

    As usual, I just can't pick one favorite line. You are such a talented poet I'm glad I took the time to stop in.. like it muchly

TaraB

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2 posted 2001-06-22 11:06 PM


Oh yes Melissa   beautifully said  
Sunshine
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3 posted 2001-06-22 11:07 PM


Melybee...this is absolutely delightful! Thank you for putting such wonders before us!
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4 posted 2001-06-23 02:32 AM


as abandoned weeds become sunflowers of gold
and eclipsed eyes see waterfalls unfold
when heaven appears at the cry of a child's sigh
and tears of anguished memory are scattered dry
when roses of shimmer smiles arise in snow
and in every man's being, dwells a faithful rainbow
when sorrow of spirit seeks solace within view
and people of all nations accept skin of all hue
only then, at nigh, will angels paint the sky
only then, shall we dawn wings of a butterfly
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You already know how much I love this one, right?  
and that graphic is mine now LOL
for that matter the poem is my librarys now  
so all thats left to say is thank you my sweet butterfly poetess
this is beautiful in inspire,intend and presentation

I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep.
I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep over you.
You'll always be the one.
You were the first, you'll be the last.

Fancy
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5 posted 2001-06-23 03:36 AM


...how balanced the positive and how fleeting the negative of this reading...sensational wording...
Fancy

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6 posted 2001-06-23 04:14 AM


OhSweetMelissa~
Such beauty in your words that reach new heights~

'tears of anguished memory are scattered dry'

What a thoughtful thought~
Reaching others through your writing is a worthy goal, sweet friend.
You touch us~ I thank you~
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
                               noles1@totcon.com             

JamesMichael
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7 posted 2001-06-23 05:46 AM


Wonderful writing...James
vlraynes
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8 posted 2001-06-23 05:50 AM


Melissa-
   wow!  this is so beautiful..
   such wonderful thoughts and
   you've penned them with
   such feeling..
   loving this!  

   hugs,
   ~vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes



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9 posted 2001-06-23 10:25 AM


just absolutely beautiful Melissa. . . totally spoken from the heart. . . and laid out wonderfully. . .

it flows just like that. . . excellent. . .



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

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10 posted 2001-06-23 06:04 PM


enjoy
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11 posted 2002-03-24 12:05 PM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is such a beautifully compassionate poem, sweet friend, you are a true angel to us all that always light our hearts with romance and hope! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is excellent! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Melissa, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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