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Honeybee
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0 posted 2001-08-17 12:55 PM



Farewell, Winged Miracle

I sigh a breath, dear one, for the majesty you are
I hold your monarch dazzle, encased 'neath glass jar

Destiny is defied to ensure that you're mine
yet, your glow now dims, your spirit grows fragile over time

My heart sheds a tear for the truth of reality
you were meant to fly through valleys, through fated ecstasy

In order to keep you, I know what I must do -
open the lid to that jar and let go of you

I must honour God's plan for thee I adore -
break your chains, allow you to soar

To show you my love, I open my hands
you were meant to dance with eagles, to kiss distant lands

Weave your colours on the wind, flutter gently from my heart
greet the life of wonders, imagination shall impart

Spreads your wings with passion, exalted and free
go to the Lord's garden of sky, to taste sweet reverie

Heaven bound 'pon a dove's air of peace, do fly with glee
through rays of copper light for all eternity

Though my soul shall never laugh again without you,
to the sun and moon, I know you must be true

Although we cannot embrace life together
I remain devoted to the dream, cherishing you forever

Do not look back as the breeze carries you away
my heart understands...butterflies weren't meant to stay

Farewell, precious lover, I now let you go
but, remember, my wingled miracle, I love you so

By Melissa P. Monette


~ ~

Kindred Butterfly

Butterfly, kindred butterfly
my sweet little one,
greet me with dewdrops on snapdragons
rise with tangerine sun

Butterfly, angel miracle
feathered with rainbow wing
waltz with windchimes in evening rain
to my heart softly sing

Butterfly, glorious beauty
breath fairy laughter and lavender dreams
paint the trees with marigold memories
decorate sky's ebony with starbeams

Butterfly, companion rare
flutter gracefully by my side
wisely to watch over me
forever as my guide

Butterfly, oh butterfly
fill my heart with heavenly splendor,
only you can make it beat again
only you can kiss it so tender

Butterfly, dear majesty
follow peace to Venus' kingdom above,
one day, we'll soar together there...
'pon the celestial yellow brick road of love

Gentle soulmate, elusive friend
I bid thee good day with a sigh
you shall remain magical as Spring morning mist
my devotion is eternal as a butterfly

By Melissa P. Monette



For Janet Marie and her butterfly DeVante


[This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 08-17-2001).]

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1 posted 2001-08-17 02:25 PM



I remember these...they brought smiles then, they bring smiles now...

Janet Marie
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2 posted 2001-08-17 04:20 PM


Melis...thank you...this whole thread is gorgeous...
I didnt think you could make these more beautiful but you did..
OK...yes...Im a tad biased but thats my right  
and the pics and music add to the enchanting and poetic beauty of your poetry...
You already know what these mean to me...
thank you for allowing my beloved butterfly touch and inspire you
your a lovley butterfly in your own right
TY sweetie   jm

Feels like Im dancin with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me thy light

Butterflies_dont_cry
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3 posted 2001-08-18 10:46 PM


Kissed with the wings of a butterfly Melissa...truly this is beautiful~
jwesley
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4 posted 2001-08-18 11:00 PM


Poetically delicate just as butterfies are, my friend...little miracles they are.

jwesley

Mark Bohannan
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5 posted 2001-08-20 07:52 PM


jeeeezzzzzzzzzz, when you pen with the wing of butterfly in hand you really hit the petals dead center.  Beautiful verses for a beautiful lady and her inspiration of life.  I am so glad that I ran across these beauties and I must say, if she is going to be spoiled then at least she is being spoiled by one of the best poets of emotion in here.  Superb writing and superb heart you share.
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