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Open Poetry #46

The Butterfly's Gift

OldBuddyOldPal
Member

since 2008-12-15

Posts 87

0 posted 2010-08-16 12:28 PM

You touched me today
Seeing their splendor-
Those vibrant insects
With wings of color.

You shared their secret
Of how they are freed,
From their shelter warm;
To work is their need.

As you spoke, your eyes
Behind me looked by.
A most lovely one
Was not able to fly.

Only you saw its pain.
No sound could it hear,
As slowly you walked
So not to cause fear.

Cupping your large hands
You patiently moved.
Scooping it gently
Your kindness you proved.

You brought it to me
Sharing more that you knew
Of these beautiful
Creatures with amazing hue.

Its struggle was hard
One tiny leg bent.
Your compassion told you
It was time that it went.

A side never seen
Of you - perfect part.
You touched me today
Right through to my heart.

katahdin
Senior Member

since 2010-07-01

Posts 1196
ME. In the Shadow of the Mt.

1 posted 2010-08-16 01:44 AM

Very touching and beautifully done.
KAT >^..^<

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2010-08-16 03:42 AM

So tender and beautifully expressed, I would say your pen imitated the softness of butterfly wings.

Just watched an amazing documentary yesterday evening about a butterfly garden in Singapore, where the keeper puts the newborn butterfly upon the open palms of a visitor from where it starts for its first flight. Oh, what an emotion!

Love,
Margherita

See:
http://www.newasia-singapore.com/places_to_go/animal_kingdom/butterfly_park_and_insect_kingdom_2007053112.html

Earl Brinkman
Senior Member

since 2010-03-03

Posts 1183
Osaka, Japan

3 posted 2010-08-17 08:30 PM

Even the smallest of life holds significance. This was most touching.

OldBuddyOldPal
Member

since 2008-12-15

Posts 87

4 posted 2010-08-17 08:54 PM

Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my poem. I have noticed that the butterflies have been abundant this year and so gorgeous. The wonders of nature-
amazing.

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