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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK 
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Today I danced with butterflies Beneath the carefree cloudless skies. The jasmine filled the gentle breeze That raised sweet songs among the trees Like haunting childhood lullabies. So blithely did I dance my dance, So lost was I in my deep trance, That love and peace and merriment Filled all my world and swiftly sent My soul aflame with sweet romance. Then as I heard the songbirds' cries And watched the skylark rise and rise, And as my eyes with tears grew wet I knew that I would not forget The day I danced with butterflies. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Very moving to read and very visual....Butterflies are so beautiful and seem actally dance in the air...I imagine we can dance with them with the eyes....Colorful....thank you for sharing this poem yann |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
David, with this one you touched my heart. It is filled with lightness and joy. Beautifully written. Love, margherita  |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Just last Sunday we went to the butterfly house at The Zoo. They are so delicate. One day earlier this year as I walked around the yard and the evergreen. I looked about and the yard was filled with butterflies. It was the first time I had seen so many in my yard. What a delight. Good jobber. Hugs BonBon  |
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MsMelissaMae Junior Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 26Indianola, Iowa |
This was indeed a delightful read...butterflies have such an upbeat way about thier flutter...it tends to wear off on you! Thank you for this poem! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I am especially fond of the beginning of this 'write'!... "Today I danced with butterflies Beneath the carefree cloudless skies. The jasmine filled the gentle breeze That raised sweet songs among the trees Like haunting childhood lullabies." and... the image of souls flaming with sweet romance! applause! |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo TheAnonDavid, Geez, butterflies--I haven't seen one of those suckers in years. The thought of them brings back bitter memories. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Butterflies are so beautiful and they seem to be getting scarce. I enjoyed your dance very much. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I love this poem very much. Some of the trees that my son planted many years ago in my indigenous forest garden, we chose especially for attracting specific butterflies. It is a delight to see them in my forest, to this day (not the same butterflies of course!). Just today my cat had great fun chasing one, but he didn't catch it (he never does). I wish I could say the same for geckos. Unfortunately he does manage to catch some of these very dear little friends of mine. It isn't his fault. It is one of the survival techniques of cats in the wild. However, I have managed to save several before he has actually caught them. - Owl |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is lovely. Beautiful rhyme. Joyce |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
Thank you to everyone for such kind comments. Do not go gentle into that good night. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
David, I think I saw you dancing as I read your poem. Beautiful. Alison |
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