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Aimster
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0 posted 2002-03-25 05:10 PM


Opening of A Butterfly
AMK
3/25/02
Dedicated to Jena

Before you came into my life, I was but a mere caterpillar
Protected by silk woven lace
Enclosed in my private space was the only place I found peace
Until I was met by your love and beautiful grace

Inside my silken hideaway, I hid hoping to heal
Burned from past loves, I was but a mere shell of the former me
Scared to try again, I was afraid once again it wouldn't be real
I had convinced myself, that this was for the best, here I would stay for eternity

Then you came along, unlike any other person I've ever known
You showed me how true love could be; you went at my pace, nice and slow
Slowly I noticed changes inside my warm secure home; it seemed love had grown
How could this be though? I had kept myself a secret, so how could someone know

You wouldn't accept no for an answer, showing me everyday that you cared
At first I wanted to fight you, my scars too ugly for you to see
But then slowly I felt something stirring, I felt my heart opening and beginning to share
Was this love I had found...I wasn't sure, I just knew I never felt so free

Then I felt my cocoon begin to open some more, and a strange sensation
My wings began to expand, but how could this be?
I felt my heart quicken with sudden anticipation
As I felt the first stirrings of love beginning to enter me

Patiently you waited by my side, never once did you turn your back or give up on me
You turned the skies that had become blackened into those of cornflower blue
I felt my wings strengthen and begin to flutter, light and free
That's when I realized beyond any doubt, I had fallen in love with you

Thank you is inadequate for the happiness to my life you bring
Your love is something like pure magic; it's something I sometimes have to pinch myself to believe
You fill me with a love and joy I've never known...you make my heart sing
This is beyond my wildest dreams, or anything I could have conceived

I smile as I think of you my Angel, and let out a loving sigh
Thank you for helping to open the soul of a butterfly
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Daughter (What You Mean to Me)
AMK
3/25/02

So many times I sit on the phone talking to your Mom
When I hear your squeal of delight
You have the cutest laugh I've ever heard
You fill our life with joy and light

Now you do try her patience
This we all know is true
But you are so blessed little one
We all love you

Though I could never be your Mom
Not in any true sense of the word you see
I still love you very much
You are so precious to me

I hope that you understand this union
That me and your Mother share
We love each other very much
And for you we will always care

I can't wait to be a part of your family
Always wanted a little girl, but you are more wonderful than my wildest dreams
As you sarcastically speak your mind
Only four years old, as you let out your high pitched screams

I just want you to know
That you are an angel sent from above
And as long as I am nearby you and your Mom
You will always be surrounded with love.


"you can't stop
the rain
from pouring down
can't stop the
world from turning 'round
can't stop me from
loving you
no matter
what you do


[This message has been edited by Aimster (03-25-2002 05:15 PM).]

© Copyright 2002 Amy Kennedy - All Rights Reserved
Marsha
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1 posted 2002-03-25 05:23 PM


Ami darling lil sis of my heart OH MY this is so beautiful both amazing stunning examples of your spirit in form. You darling girl really do write with light. Absolutely awesome writing skills.

Congratulations
3 0 0 0 posts
well done Amy


This has been a hectic period for you, and I simply can’t tell you how awed and proud I am of you. You’ve shown such courage, so much determination. When fate seems to be throwing its worst at you, you’ve never given up, you’ve triumphed over adversity, over heartbreak, over misfortune. Never blaming anyone else but doing all you can to surmount difficulties and rise up again. I love you lil sis of my heart and this is a wonderful landmark post



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


Magnus
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2 posted 2002-03-25 05:24 PM


A very beautiful and tender dedication...
Save it for when she can read it...it is
a treasure...

wayoutwalt
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3 posted 2002-03-25 05:26 PM


Aimster its always good to see you
congrats on the post thing
you are a blessing to this place

Martie
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4 posted 2002-03-25 05:27 PM


Beautiful, loving and sweet words, Amy...Congratulaions on your milestone!
Mistletoe Angel
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5 posted 2002-03-25 05:29 PM




(smiles) Oh my gosh, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT!!! (kiss on cheek) Ooohhhhhh...I just got in here for the first time today and I am so happy to find this, your love for your daughter shines in your words and I wish you two to share a lifetime of happiness together! (smiles) GOD BLESS YOU, SWEET FRIEND, CONGRATULATIONS ON 3000, WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Amy, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
6 posted 2002-03-25 05:40 PM



A marvelous tribute on a very special occasion!

Congratulations!

Victoria
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Posts 5869

7 posted 2002-03-25 05:46 PM


CONGRATULATIONS Amy ...on the big 3000 hugs..

          ~Victoria


"If music be the food of love, play on."  (William Shakespeare)



Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

8 posted 2002-03-25 06:06 PM


Only love can unfold like this...
beautiful write of your heart Amy-girl, and a perfect pair to mark your milestione with.
Thank you for the encouraging, supportive, and generous replies to my work that make up some of this number...seems like a lifetime ago when you used to come in DP and spread your sunshine. We can only grow, right?
Heres to all your butterfly dreams coming true Amy.
heart-hugs sunshine girlie

Of all the things in me I could never be,
of the true I kept hidden from view,
the best parts of my heart ...
were the ones touched by you.

jm

rosepetals25
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9 posted 2002-03-25 06:13 PM


Amy,


    These are just beautiful Jena won't be able to speak after she read these Congrats on your 3,000 (I'm slowly getting there lol) I hope to see much much more.

Hugs,
Tara

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
     - Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

catalinamoon
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The Shores of Alone
10 posted 2002-03-25 07:56 PM


H Amy, this is beautiful. And congrats on the 3000th.
Sandra

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11 posted 2002-03-25 08:12 PM


Absolutely fantastic writing, Amy, the way you unravel your life all the way through the metamorphasis of rebirth.....congratulations to you, sweet, talented Amy
Krissy
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since 2002-02-22
Posts 556
kent England
12 posted 2002-03-26 09:49 AM


Amy aunt / lil sis/ cousin this is a wonderful landmark post, I’ll take for ever to get there. What a wonderful way you’ve shown your journey to who you are. Excellent spinning of your cocoon and transformation you are a beautiful butterfly


Congratulations
3000




Love and warm stuff
As always
Krissy

And while thy willing soul transpiers
at every pore with instant fires
Andrew Marvell 1621-1678

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
13 posted 2002-03-26 11:18 AM


Mushy,

dearest sis of mine...you had to
be the first to reply didn't you, and
start out this list of fine writers.
now you know your beautiful reply made
me cry tears of happiness don't you? i
don't even know what to say. your support,
love, and encouragement has meant more to
me than you will ever know! you truly are
an Angel and a blessing to my life! I love
you very much, and though we may not be
related, you are my sister...you are my
family. thank you very very much for such
a gorgeous reply. my words inadequately
thank you...but please know that you
humble me...

love you!
amy

Magnus,
thank you for your kind reply sir. And yes
I shall save this for her to read some
day when she is older... take care.

Walt,
good to see you as well. and thank you
for your lovely comment. you too are
a blessing to these pages of blue.

Martie,
Thank you sweetie for such a beautiful
reply and for taking the time to stop by.
take care.

"you can't stop
the rain
from pouring down
can't stop the
world from turning 'round
can't stop me from
loving you
no matter
what you do"

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
14 posted 2002-03-26 11:24 AM


Noah,

Gosh you're such a doll. You really
know how to make a woman smile. Thank
you sweetie for your always loving kind
words...you bring sunshine wherever you
are!

Sunshine,
thank you for the "marvelous". Hope
that you are well. Take care.

Victoria,
hugs back to you and thank you for
the congratuations. take care.  


marvelous to get such a loving reply
from you. take care.  


JM,
as always its an honor to get a reply
from you...you are forever welcome for
anything i've done or said to you...you
truly have the heart of a butterfly
though you think of a moth, and to me
you will always be special. me loves you
very much! thank you for everything!


Tara,
Hi sweets. Thanks so much for your loving
reply. I emailed these to J today, and
she just responded back to me...she loves
them...I am going to frame them for her
and send them or i might wait just wait
till I see her next month   Love ya!

Sandra,
Thank you for your beautiful reply, and
for taking the time to read. it's much
appreciated. take care.



"you can't stop
the rain
from pouring down
can't stop the
world from turning 'round
can't stop me from
loving you
no matter
what you do"

[This message has been edited by Aimster (03-26-2002 11:28 AM).]

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
15 posted 2002-03-26 11:42 AM


bal,

thank you for your wonderful
encouraging reply...i liked how
you viewed my work. it made me smile.
you truly are a prince take care.

Krissy,
sweet sis/niece,
awww aren't you such a sweetie! thank
you for your beautiful heartfelt reply.
you and your mom are the shining stars
in my life. i humbly thank you both!
as for taking you forever to get here..
i think not...you post and reply quite
a bit, sprinkling your love and good
cheer everywhere you go. take care sweets.


Thank you all for your wonderful replies.
As always, they mean the world to me. I
cherish you all! God bless.

Love,
Amy

"you can't stop
the rain
from pouring down
can't stop the
world from turning 'round
can't stop me from
loving you
no matter
what you do"

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA
16 posted 2002-03-26 12:57 PM



Well, Amy-girlie, it's true, you improve every time I read you.

Both poems are heart-warming and wonderfully displayed. You should be very proud of these~

Happy 3000 smiles!

Take care,
Melissa~


"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~


[This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (03-26-2002 01:00 PM).]

Saunni
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since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777
West Virginia
17 posted 2002-03-26 01:58 PM


This was an awesome way to express your path to love, true love, and I am sure she will be overwhelmed with all that love as she read it. Very heartwarming! And, that precious little girl will look back and see all the love you gave her, and will continue to walk through life carrying love beyond belief. You have a loving heart, one that deserves, all of what heaven has to offer. Great writes here.

Sauni @~~~>~~

The Sun Shines
Not On Us, But In Us
The River Flows Not Past,
But Through Us

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC
18 posted 2002-03-27 08:35 AM


Mel,

Thank you sweetie for your beautiful
reply. I strive everyday to become
a better and better writer...to hear
someone actually say that I'm improving
though is the highest compliment to me!
I humbly thank you! Take care.


Amy

Sauni,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful
and heartfelt reply. Yes I have found
the path of true love and I hope that it
continues to last this good! As for Joely
(that is her name) I pray that she realises
how much we love her! We are very lucky
to have such an Angel in our lives.
Thank you once again! God bless!

Take care.
Amy

"you can't stop
the rain
from pouring down
can't stop the
world from turning 'round
can't stop me from
loving you
no matter
what you do"

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