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Butterflies Don't Cry (my 1000th post)
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Butterflies Don't Cry (my 1000th post) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Butterflies Don't Cry They say that butterflies don't cry This is really true as you will see Just listen and I will tell you why Remember this is between you and me Tears of sorrow from a broken heart Displaced memories forming shades of grey No more yellow suns for each day to start Clouds of darkness from love thats gone away Eyes of green no longer will they shine Blue skies tossed aside with promises spent I beg of you just a little of your time On the tips of wings only happiness is sent Butterflies are not just mere little souls They are promises of love for all that seek Wings of purity guiding us to our quested goals Fluttering by for both the strong and the weak Flittering patterns of color and grace Distinguished beauty that only they can keep Tears of sorrow streaming down their face No not crying...for she's a lady...and ladies sweetly weep Mark Bohannan "SIS"---just to let you know that you are appreciated.  [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 08-07-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Mark*.....I can't even tell you how this touches my heart..I've never read anything so beautiful in all my life...I'm crying..weeping...bawling my eyes out at the moment.....I'll be back to say more....all that comes to mind right now is Thank you and Congratulations......and there is so much more I need to say~ |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Happy 1000 Mark B.~ Such a sweet and heart tugging poem. "Flittering patterns of color and grace",....How very beautiful! Be well MB. *Peace. |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Awwwwwwwwwwww. you guys are all so sweet. Mark this poem was written with so much love and admiration..........you are truly a kind, loving man. Janet & Butterflies your comments are most pleasing and heartfelt. Congrats Mark on your 1000th. WOW. What a dedication. I hope you never leave here.  Jenn E |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Mark...Iv'e already said congrats for your milestone post.. but now I would like to comment on this beautiful poem. It is written with a poets soul and an unselfish heart.. It is born of the inspiration ... that is the true magic of this place... the friendship, and bonds that we form here thru the sharing of our poetry... This poem is a lovely tribute to one of our fav poets here. Like you, her replies, and encouragement to all our work ... has endeared her in our hearts ... a perfect poem to help set a butterfly free love to you and my sweet SS. later-sweet-poet-gators jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Now that I'm back from the party over there in Announcements, I can tell you how very beautiful and tender this poem is...yes it is! |
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T McCoy Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 186 |
beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul... excellent writing Mark... Tony |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
JM-ohhhhh you sweet loving friend....thanks so much for the party and all that you have done for me through your replies and your support through some of my difficult times...I will forever hold you in my heart. Yes, you are so right-on with what Passions is all about and I am humbled daily by the friends surrounding me here. As for Holly....well I think we all know how special she is to us here and I am just glad that I could show a little appreciation for her and all that she is... BTW-I just left the party and I will be back but the raspberry tea is running low....I just thought you should know.LOL "SIS"---Thank you is more than enough and I hope you know now this brother cherishes you so. You are more than deserving in so many ways...hugs dear sister and dry them tears.....let's go PARTY!!!!! Spitfire-Thank you so much for your kind reply and yes PEACE is within me tonight thanks to poets such as you. Join us at the party will ya.... Jenn E- You take my breath away with your robust nature....Thank you so much for all your lovely remarks as well as your poetry.....and as for leaving....a forum of mad poets couldn't drag me away.LOL Martie-your presence is always appreciated in every way...Thank you for giving me so many wonderful poems to reply to and thank you for you. Tony-Thank you so much and yes she is isn't she.......Let's all go and party. |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
"Butterflies are not just mere little souls They are promises of love for all that seek Wings of purity guiding us to our quested goals Fluttering by for both the strong and the weak" WOW.....this is wonderful..I am truly impressed and congrats on your 1000+ posts! *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Mark~ CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! this is wonderfully sweet and genlte. -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Alwye-Thank you so much and especially for allowing me to impress ya!!!!!!lol SEA-Thank you much and I hope it comes across as sweet and gentle as she. |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~Mark, Congratulations on your 1000th. A beautiful poem..so tender. I loved it~ Beth |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ quote: We ARE 'a forum of mad poets ! !  Love ya' ..... Nice, sentimental milestone post. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Ah Mark! A beauty for the thousand.... WELL DONE AND MANY CONGRATULATIONS.... regards, sudhir |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
Congratulations on your 1000th post! This poem is an absolute gem, and a beautiful tribute. "A clay pot sitting in the sun will always be a clay pot. It has to go through the white heat of the furnace to become porcelain." --Mildred W. St |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
A wonderful tribute to a most wonderful person! God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Congratulations and what a lucky sister you have |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
OK...I'm all composed and ready to yell the praises of my brother This poem is one of the reasons you are cherished here, your words that touch the heart and the kindness you show those around you...words are nothing with out heart...you show that everday with your sunshine replies to everyone's poetry and never saying something that you don't feel...100% sincere. This poem shows your gentle spirit and kind heart...no matter who it was a tribute to you would have made sure that you showed your soul in it...we are all grateful that you joined Passions and to celebrate your 1000th Post is an honor. Ok so I'm a wee bit bias but that's because you're family....a member of Passions Family So congrats to you once again from the bottom of my heart~ |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Congratulations Mark. What a great tribute to your sister. Wonderful read. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Loved the line quote: while the whole world reads on! Terrific! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Beth-Thank you much and I am glad you enjoyed it. Marge-exactly why I fit in so well and would never leave.  Sudhir- thank you and as always I appreciate it when you stop by. Tess-thank you very much and I do so hope she realizes it is her that is the gem as is so many of you...my fellow poets. Eagle One-Yes she is wonderful in a thousand ways and thank you much. hoot_owl_rn-Tis I who am lucky and blessed with her. Thank you sincerely. bdc-"SIS"- you know your place in my heart and well now you gone and made me blush  I would have not wanted to celebrate my 1000th without you because in one thousand ways you make me smile. You have been at EVERYONE of my posts and your dedication to me and making me smile each and every day means the world to me. You know this.  Eloise- thank you so much and I am glad you liked it. Sunshine-Thank you and I would be selfish if I were not to share her beauty and graceful tenderness with the world....Me adores my lil sis and am proud to admit it openly for all to see. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Just beautiful! and what a sweetheart you are!!! bravo to and butterflies too... |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
congrats on your important posting beautiful tribute to butterfly anything to do with butterflies is special (as you know) very sweet tribute to your "SIS" we are getting to be a really big family we got SS and lil sis and twins and big brothers and big sis we could have one heck of a reunion haha i know who will bring the razzberry tea peace& poetry lil sis my sister is the poet I am but a shadow by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
May a thousand butterflies fly by you in colorful salute. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
serenity-oh thank you and for you to say that I am a sweetheart well you know what they say about being blind.LOL--you are to kind and the bravo for "SIS" and I really makes me smile. shadow-yes the family keeps growing it seems but with each new addition the hearts grow as well. The reunion...ahhhh yes, well the raspberry tea is a shoe in for sure and of course we will have to keep an eye on her and control her intake because we all know what happens.......dont we?LOL thanks so much for stopping by. Family should always visit now and then. Jamie---what a wonderful thought and blessing you have bestowed. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
How beautiful and loving this poem is, lovely in its sincerity and the verses are superb Comgratulations on the 1000 and on this wonderful poem Liz |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Butterflies don't cry they sweetly weep. These are beautiful words and gentle thoughts from your heart. I can see that you admire her beauty. I am touched by your sincere appreciation...you have written a lovely 1000....James |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
What a wonderful thing to do for your "Sis." Make you sure you file a copy away to read many years from now. As for you, Butterflies, a beautiful monarch can't be kept from flying for long. Just shine those colors. Corinne |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Liz-Thank you so much and the loving is easy with a sister such as butterfly. That just comes naturally. James-yes I admire her beauty in all areas. If rated on a scale of 1 to 10 then 10 it is on the outside as we all can see but the inside beauty would take a slide rule and a couple of mathmaticians to figure that one out. Thank you so much for your always kind replies. Corinne-I file a copy of all of course but this on goes into the family album for sure. And as for the wonderful......tis nothing that she herself has not done for me in a thousand ways. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words. |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
A loving poem! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 1000 |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
insect--Thank you so much for your enthusiastic reply..... it is easy to write it when you feel it. She is well deserving |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Mark I don't know how I missed this beautiful loving down to earth and your 1000th... Congrats on your 1000th you are such a great poet and all have become so fond of you and your work....keep up the good work... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
ethome-thank you so much.....I have enjoyed your works as well and you of course know how much you mean to not only me but everyone one else here in Passions. Meet you at 2000 and this time I wont slow down for you.LOL Just kidding....I saw we were close for awhile. Hope your day is filled with poetic pleasures for sure. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 08-09-2000).] |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
excellent work here, Mark and congrats on 1000 ... your poetry is very much appreciated on Passions ... be well [This message has been edited by MA Miller (edited 08-09-2000).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Mark, I read this before, and must have got distracted, cause I didn't reply. So belated congrats, so thats you sis.... Well, she is such a sweet poet and this is a nice tribute. Poetry must run in the family. Also, thank you for you kind reply on my poem. We need a meeting place so we can all give each other's hugs... er, I mean I'll shake your hand and hug your sister...lol Parker |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Time to party, Mark, congradulations on your 1000th post, way to go.I consider butterflies -don't-cry as a adopted sis. Keep on writing. Your loving sister, Cathy Cathy Marie Bohannan |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Absolutely beautiful Mark and congratulations... ~~soft smiles Maureen this is such a warm place to vacation don't you think? |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
MA-I thank you kind sir and it is nice to be appreciated....but of course you know that now don't you? Your got a milestone headed YOUR way real soon from the looks of it. I'll be there with my raspberry tea in hand and comfort in the other.WINKParker my man....I am not too proud to hug another poet just watch those hands ok.LOL thank you so much for taking the time to come back and reply....it shows your gentleman ways so now that you have been exposed....whatcha gonna do?LOLOLOL Look for to future visits at your post and mine. Cathy-Shhhhhh-she doesnt know she was adopted. We just told her she look so good cause the rest of us gave ours to her.LOL Thank you my lovely sister....you know I love you from the bottom of my heart. Maureen-Thanks so much but who the heck said anything about vacationing.....I reside here didn't you know? |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh my gosh ... I had no idea you two were family! I think I'm gonna have to take a deep breath here and stop "my" tears now! This is so heartfelt Mark, and such a beautiful and deserving tribute to one I've grown so fond of through her writing. All I can picture in my mind right now, is a very proud and wonderfully loving family ... what a beautiful picture! Congratulations on 1000 and to many, many more! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Kit,Kit, Kit, kit, kit, kit, kit----now hon' no more tears please. You should know that my love for Holly is all from a deep deep friendship so deep that it is LIKE family....I call her SIS because I would be proud to no end to have her as my REAL sister....I know that it is confusing if you were not there in the beginng to figure it out. My love for her is real as she knows but the sister is sort of cyber adopting. I do have a real sister in her with us though and you would like her much as well and WE are a loving family in our own rights.....Thank you so much for your sweet reply and please know that you are dear to us both. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 08-10-2000).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I have come back to this time and time again...telling myself yes I can say what I feel and each and everytime just not being able too...what a lovely tribute to a special lady..one who always has a sweet and encouraging word for those of us not blessed with her talent |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Paula- Her loving sencerity and her awesome talent to write from the heart so honestly have often left me speechless as well. Glad you came by and let her know how just how beautiful of a person she is inside and out. And thank you for the lovely......though my words fall way short of how lovely she truely is....in her heart she knows my heart. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Mark, Congrads on the 1000th post, a wonderful tribute to BDC. "To the centre of the city where all roads meet, waiting for you,To the depths of the ocean where all hopes sank, searching for you," Joy divison |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
I have read this poem the first day I became a member here and Iam surprised that Idid not comment on it. So with out further ado, Congradulations on your 1000th post and for a sad but beautifully written work of art. The lines were so coherent and flowed so well, it just was great |
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Artistic Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 107Colorado/Rochester, NY |
I can't believe I didn't read this poem the first chance I had?!? Beautifully done! Flows so beautifully and easily...! Congrats on your 1000th post! Wowee! ~Artistic~ "Dreams are the touchstones of our characters" -Henry David Thoreau |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Brian- Thank you so much for the congrats and I am glad you liked it. JnR4eva-Glad you came back then that is a double compliment even with out words. Sometimes the tears are of joy and sometime not but a butterfly will share beauty and love evermore. Artistic-Thank you from the bottom of my heart.....and the woweee does it for me.LOL [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 08-11-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
YEAH YEAH YEAH lets play the song once more... a t l e a s t regards sudhir. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Mark, love just shines out of this. So beautifully done. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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