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Of Butterflies and Such
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Of Butterflies and Such |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Of Butterflies and Such A graceful breeze dancer glides guilelessly over bountiful bouquets, artfully sipping nectar of delicate umbrels dangling from a rainbow of influoresence finely pampered by hired hands, groomed to please the lazy gaze of one spoiled by weekly manicures. A porcelain papillon sits on the fancy lady's window ledge. Madame Butterfly notwithstanding, such pretties are for pansies. Real butterflies are free to sip wildflowers or weeds. A frail old woman squats in sidewalk squalor mere miles from gilded bedpans, parting fallen butterfly wings, while the passing fancy in silk under things scrunches her designer nose, disgusted at the pathetic sight. Equally cocooned by the power of greed, neither recognizes impending doom. In the nearby ditch flutters a brilliant orange Monarch above wild poppies, free to be. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (08-19-2007 07:38 AM).] |
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EmilySian Junior Member
since 2007-08-19
Posts 21England |
beautiful imagery, and like how theres that contrast between the beautiful and not so beautiful.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you, Emily. I was just re-editing a line or two while you read. Welcome to Pips! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"breeze dancer" What a beautiful and descriptive phraze for these delicate delights. Perfect! Great imagery, Kacy ... very much enjoyed the contrasts captured here. Best wishes, /Kit |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
another fine 'write' from a very talented poet! [I cannot write effective "Prosetry" (Prosaic poetry) or the 'direct Realism' as many of these wonderful 'P.I.P.-land' authors do... I stand in grand admiration of those who can...so magnificently! (I am but a most humble 'philosophic imager'] serious, sustained applause!! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Absolutely beautiful! |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
indeed a beautiful poem You always write fine poems Tomtoo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Wow, Kacy -- fine poem....great contrast!  .......jo |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"Real butterflies are free to sip wildflowers or weeds." And we all have that freedom! Lovely write - much enjoyed! |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
alive with color...this is beautiful Kacy.... ~~**~~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Kacy, this was touching...a lesson learned...yet, done masterfully, like a shamen....loved this.... |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
simply superb!! [just had to make a 2nd. comment on this one... something I RARELY do!] fine 'social commentary' seamlessly woven with impressionistic Nature-imagery into a powerfully 'important' and timely tapestry... more extended applause!! |
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Tears-of-Sanity Member
since 2007-09-05
Posts 121Kingdom Hearts |
That was really amazing... I like it a lot Tears of Sanity~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This beautiful poem made me feel sad. While reading it I realized that I don't see nearly as many butterflies as I used to. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Your eyes move in tandem with your heart, dear Kacy, and your pen delights the reader with the result of your in depth perceptions. Beautiful! Love, Margherita |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
I can't believe the way you filled my mind here, more then it can ever create on it's own, and you gave me such imagery. Heartfelt at that. SauniSauni:) |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Diversity at it's best. loved it."late" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Another of your noteworthy writes that leaves me with lasting impressions.  Loving hug, Linda  |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
wow !!! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanking each of you for taking a moment to read and comment! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I am most glad to see someone bring this fine 'write' back near the top of the 'P.I.P.-land' queue! continuing applause!! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Depth, beauty, realism yet optimism, content, meaning and passion - you and your poetry have it all, dear Kacy! - Owl |
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