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Marsha
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0 posted 2002-02-17 04:54 PM


I’m A Butterfly Reader



My eyes alight on this poetic delight
Then I read and read far into the night
I flit from that poem and then to this
Taking from each a soft poet’s kiss
I’m a butterfly reader I flit in and out
I read of wonder love, fear and doubt
And each of these poems touches me
In each one of them I see such beauty

My lips part as my eyes follow the line
Oh you magical poets you are all divine
First I read this one whose lines flow
Then this who’s pace is soft and slow
This poem fills my heart with tears
This talks of battles fought with fears
Each word is crafted with such grace
While each moves at it’s desired pace

My fingers fly over the keys to reply
Then find I’m mumbling my oh my
I read with wonder and often delight
Rejoicing in a heart that shines a light
Each of my friends writes magically
Painting a scene I can see perfectly
I’m a butterfly reader I sip from you
Feeding on your poems pure and true

I’m a butterfly reader living on poetry
Poems are simply food and drink to me
Who needs sleep I’ll simply rest in this?
Relieved from strain by a poetic kiss
I don’t need stars your words do shine
Giving me light to see my way just fine
I’m a butterfly reader I love your poetry
Come give me more come feed me


Marsha




To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

[This message has been edited by Marsha (02-17-2002 05:43 PM).]

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1 posted 2002-02-17 05:11 PM


As I see
You like to read poetry
Filttering in and out
Leaving the scene without a sound
But your words stay here
In my heart so dear
Love what you have inked

The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools.


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2 posted 2002-02-17 05:19 PM


Absolutely lovely, Marsha...
I think that with this poem, you've captured the essence of all of us...of everyone who loves to read and to write poetry....of all of us who thrive on it.
Thanks for sharing these thoughts with us.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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3 posted 2002-02-17 05:30 PM




(smiles) Awwwwww, this is soooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, your beautiful words always make me sigh and smile! (kiss on cheek) You are a lovely butterfly of friendship to us all, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Marsha, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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4 posted 2002-02-17 05:48 PM


Mushy, this is too cute!!
always such wonderful poetry from you

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5 posted 2002-02-17 07:40 PM



See?  SEE!!??  THIS is what brevity gets you....

MAGIC!

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6 posted 2002-02-17 07:47 PM


Marsha!  I'm the same way...have to read every one..just can't seem to get enough. LOL...you should se me in the card shop!
Great write!!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me~

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7 posted 2002-02-17 08:07 PM


Marsha - this is very exquisit. I do like it. Very nice thoughts my dear...

BC

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8 posted 2002-02-17 08:53 PM


Marsha, darling girl.

This is such a wonderful delight! And it's just like you. A beautiful butterfly sucking nectar from flower after flower in such delight. I love it Marsha. I believe that it may be your best one, ever. Your content is superb; you rhyiming is terrific and the flow is so beautiful. Is it any wonder that I love your poetry so much, darling?

It just shines with outstanding brilliance. A star in the heavens. Sparkling, twinkling, lighting up the night! Just like YOU, Mushy.

I love you,
((((Marsha))))

Newell

PS: I posted your poem on a new thread.  

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Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher

[This message has been edited by Silver Streak (02-17-2002 08:57 PM).]

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9 posted 2002-02-17 08:54 PM


MARSHA DEAR!

OMG...you did it again!!

INCREDIBLE!

                                ~~Jeff~~

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10 posted 2002-02-17 09:44 PM


Oh Marsha I LOVE this, and here at passions there is much to feed on, we will certainly keep you fed dear butterfly, lovely is the poem and lovely are you. floria

Floria

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But die with all their music in them"
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11 posted 2002-02-18 12:10 PM


me too... and i've landed on a flower of verse....

wonderful!

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12 posted 2002-02-18 12:10 PM


Marsha - Such a perfect cadence and flow to this one.  You are certainly a butterfly that can both read and write, and you write very well I must say.  Now as far as your reading goes, well there is no way for me to judge that.lol  But I will feed you with plenty of tea and crumpets when you finally come to visit me.   Hey, here in NY, I feed the butterflies tea and crumpets all of the time.  They love it.lol

Dave  

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13 posted 2002-02-19 10:04 AM


I always look for this Flutterby to alight upon my work
It is a rare and welcome privilege

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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14 posted 2002-02-23 01:37 PM


sis,

this was a breathtakingly beautiful
piece of work from your pen. i loved
the image this left in my mind...you
have a way with words like a painter
does with a picture. this was just
wonderful!! I love you!!

take care.
amy

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mean they don't love you with all they have"

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15 posted 2002-02-23 01:45 PM


Marsha~


and a lovely butterfly you are.... enjoyed this...

Lauren~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

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16 posted 2002-03-03 01:06 AM


Helmut darling boy, thank you so very much you always give me encouragement


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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17 posted 2002-03-03 01:07 AM


Lyra darling girl, thank you so very much you are inspiring


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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18 posted 2002-03-03 01:08 AM


Noah darling boy YOU are the sweetest poet thank you always


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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19 posted 2002-03-03 01:10 AM


Cirre darling girl thank you always for your unstinting encouragement YOU are the sweetest poetess thank you always


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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20 posted 2002-03-03 01:11 AM


Kari darling sister of my heart so I see, it gets me a smile from a real live poetess. Thank you darling heart


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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21 posted 2002-03-03 01:12 AM


Nancy darling girl you are so sweet to me thank you always for your inspiration and your wonderful poetry


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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22 posted 2002-03-03 01:14 AM


Bill darling boy Oh you thank you for you help and your encouragement, if it wasn’t for you I’d have given up darling boy


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy




To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

[This message has been edited by Marsha (03-03-2002 01:15 AM).]

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23 posted 2002-03-03 01:16 AM


Newell darling boy I’d sup your honey anytime thank you


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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24 posted 2002-03-03 01:17 AM


Jeff darling boy thank you muchly


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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25 posted 2002-03-03 01:19 AM


Floria darling girl thank you muchly you are always a delight to see on my posts again thank you


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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26 posted 2002-03-03 01:20 AM


Doreen darling girl thank very much I’m glad you enjoyed it


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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27 posted 2002-03-03 01:22 AM


Dave darling boy thank you xxx you know poetic nectar is tastier when it’s sipped from your writing


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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28 posted 2002-03-03 01:23 AM


Interloper darling boy thank you muchly and I’ll flutterby you anytime


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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29 posted 2002-03-03 01:24 AM


Amy darling lil sister thank you so very much darling heart you are always a joy to have visit


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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30 posted 2002-03-03 01:26 AM


Lauren darling girl thank you muchly your taking the time to read and reply is much appreciated


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


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