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The January Butterfly
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The January Butterfly |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A monarch butterfly dancing before my eyes. In January? Is it global warming or an angel in disguise? Ida |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
an angel in disguise dear Ida... perhaps it's our Sir Sy?  lovely gifting here... love RDBBe kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I think an angel beautiful piece |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Love this... |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, That's strange indeed. Here, butterflies tend to move in swarms. Nice work on this short poem. Bobby |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ida~ Oh, I just love Roniece's reply~ Our Sy fluttering on a *sigh*~ Yes, I believe it's possible~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
beautiful. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
MarchMadness I don't think it is Global warming! well hopefully not, I don't want it to be global warming. Global warming is very scary, and I think that it is a angel in disguise Enjoyed the Beautiful Read!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Ida, it must surely have been an angel! ~ Perhaps our beloved Sy the Sonneteer was winging by!  On a more serious note, I have been very concerned about global warming and the future of our planet. I watch all the TV programs on this subject. I also do my best to live a green life. Linda |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida You brought warmth to a bitterly cold February day - and for that you have my gratitude. Such beauty and such a gift! A |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This little poem has my full attention, dear Ida. I am very happy to believe that the souls manifest or at least try to make us think of them using the butterflies ...Isn't it a beautiful thought? Yes I love the idea that it was dear Sy saying hello. I have told this story already somewhere, but I will repeat it to you here ... during the funeral of my grandmother (I was her darling granddaughter ...) in Switzerland, inside of the church I suddenly became aware of a little blue butterfly sitting on my shoulder and I was feeling strangely happy seeing it. It REMAINED ON MY SHOULDER till the end of the ceremony, even in the graveyard, until we went home. At a certain moment I looked and it wasn't there anymore. But a butterfly sitting for such a long time on my shoulder was absolutely extraordinary, dont't you think?! And of course global warming is a big issue and the sooner we become aware the better it will be ... but not all depends on careless behaviour of man. Too complex to develop here. Love and joy Margherita |
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dollmaker Member
since 2006-08-30
Posts 155mass dorchester |
i think this poem is neat! i love butterflies, i had one as pet once. i think it is a dream maybe... write on. dollmaker |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Oh, the butterfly was not a dream. I was sitting on my back porch a couple of weeks ago, just before the big rain when all of a sudden there was a large monacrch butterfly fluttering around fairly close to me. I was just sitting there for a moment enjoying it when I suddenly thought It's January, where did this butterfly come from? I kept thinking about it so I wrote this poem. I tend to agree with Margharita. I believe it is a sign of some sort. Ida |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your comments. I have not been on the site all that long and I did not really know Sy very well, wish I had. I read his poetry and he seems to have had a lot of good friends here. which speaks volumes for him. I can see how you all miss him and have enjoyed the many wonderful tributes to a fellow poet. Ida |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
There's so much we'll never know, but I definitely believe that nature is very telling. It has a language of its own doesn't it? A pleasure to read and reflect upon... miscellanea |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all so much for your interest. Ida |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
An angel indeed, watching over you. Very lovely Ida. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Ida, I'll go with the Angel, I do not like the 2nd option John |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
It is what you make it, and I for one would consider it an angel, too. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Ida, thanks for your 3 comments, always cute, i like this site there are so many poets to encounter, it was a good idea you gave me to go on PIP, i'm glad too you told me my english improves, it's encouraging and i learn a lot even it is slowly... PS i send you my post card today, i wonder how many days it takes to arrive to california.... have a nice day yann |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY IDA !!!!  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank You very much, John. It didn't start out that well as I had to get a root canal after having a toothache the night before but when I got past that I had a very nice birthday. It was my 64th so I guess I'm just lucky to have teeth and the ability to get a root canal. Ida |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
You are welcome Ida. I have a suggestion for your 65th, go visit Venice the canal work there you will find much more agreeable & after a lunch of tasty pasta washed down with a fine wine, you could take a side trip to the valley of the butterflies.... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Again Happy Birthday dear Ida from me too! John is such the cutie, he always brings smiles. Venice yes! Perfect.  Love and hugs. Margherita |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Beautiful! And since I don't hold with the idea that 'global warming' is killing us all - rather I believe it's just mother earth turning over, it has to be ...'and angel in disguise'. Again, short, simple ... beautiful. jimmy |
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KeyLimeSorbet Member
since 2008-03-05
Posts 74Colorado |
I think its a combination of those things. Irregardless that its January (or now... March), i'd love to see a butterfly right now!!! :-) |
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