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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 Cut patterns catch the light A dance of rainbow wings Devoid of partner in the night An empty song it sings ~*~ Filled with springtime blooms Adorning a table for you The impending wither looms It’s worthless when you’re through ~*~ Filled with flowers silk and dried It brings no life to those A failure surely if it tried You are what fills you I suppose ~*~ So place upon the shelf with care Chipped side turned toward the wall A use for it is oh so rare Wonder why it’s here at all ~*~ One swift blow of careless thought A thousand pieces on the floor An identical can not be bought So I’ve trapped it behind a door ~*~ Remaining safe but unoccupied Within the glass case of protection Filled with tears that won’t be cried A solidified object of imperfection ~*~ [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 07-07-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Exceptional poem here, Butterflies_dont_Cry... I can imagine the pain your heart feels...particularly when you say... One swift blow of careless thought A thousand pieces on the floor An identical can not be bought So I’ve trapped it behind a door Remaining safe but unoccupied Within the glass case of protection Filled with tears that won’t be cried A solidified object of imperfection ---- All I can offer is some solace, and say that unless your come out of the closure - the shell and open up to the world around you, the vase of your heart will remain hidden behind the door closeted towards oblivion... and may I remind you that it is not an object of imperfection at all... So Fly dear butterfly, High into the sky, and let the world wonder, dazzled by your heart's glow Regards and take care, Sudhir |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
WOW..... girl this is AWESOME and BEAUTIFUL .. this is one of your most well written and conceived poems its emotions are so well expressed... the imagery is excellent Its perfect SS... and its written from that place deep in ones heart that many cant touch... wonderful writing and poetic growth... where is the submit box my sweet  i love this amazing poem you too jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sudhir* Thank you for your beautiful poetic reply, I'm touched by the kind reply. Janet* Ok you have caught me at a point where I don't have the strength to fight with ya actually I had meant to submit it....lol ya right  Thank you as always for the gentle nudge of support...or would that be KICK?! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
With the beauty of this tear filled vase, it would be a loss to us all for it to remain hidden. Come out and join us; we need your words, your beauty, your heart. Beautiful poem BDC |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Love it. Heavy with heartfelt sadness. 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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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A kick?? OH NO not little ole me... think of it as more of a love tap-- from a MISSOURI MULE LOL what ever works... just as long as I get my way LOL but this one really is special and should be in the book as a reflection of your work. love ya SS thanks for all the support you show me as well... you know... I know... sisters know ...poets know later-sweet-gator jm |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
ButerfliesDC~ I love the beauty in this work of art, my dear! One swift blow of careless thought A thousand pieces on the floor An identical can not be bought So I’ve trapped it behind a door ~*~ Remaining safe but unoccupied Within the glass case of protection Filled with tears that won’t be cried A solidified object of imperfection ~*~ This is so beautiful. Your words are a song to my heart! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Back for a second read and a flick oops a (click)... regards and take care, Sudhir |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ButterfliesDC~ A fragile piece of your heart. Lovely, dear. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Mark* Thank you once again for a reply from the heart...there is nothing more appreciated Jamie* Thank you for reading, I'm glad you liked it Janet* There is so much comfort in knowing that you know Now to find the ice for that bruise! Terry* Usually I only can hum a bar or two I'm pleased I found the words this time. Thank you for reading Sudhir* What a sweet man you are! Thank you Marge* Your replies always make me smile, Thank you from the bottom of my heart P.S. I made a title change...I am terrible at putting a title on these, this one I really didn't like. Sorry to confuse anyone |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Butterflies: Indeed a heartfelt piece, lovely and sad. The perfect blend for which books are made of. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
BDC, This is fabulous writing my friend!!! A treasure of such value and beauty should be shared and appreciated as it deserves to be. You know, that chip just makes it all the more valuable. I loved this one. **AW HUGS** to you sweet butterfly. LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Butterflies: This peice is so touching. You've really created a gem with this one and I'm so glad you decided to submit it for the book. kat [This message has been edited by kat (edited 07-06-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautiful writing, Butterflies, and the poetic construction is VERY well done. I like it very much |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Awesome work here my friend, special indeed! But what happened to that submit button? 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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Bustem57 Member
since 2000-06-09
Posts 98 |
What to say? Hmmm..nothing!! It was wonderful and beautifuly written. Thank you!! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Gemini* Thank you so much for your kindness L.W.* You my dear are the sweetest! The chip comment.........I just loved it..ya know you are so right Thank you!Kat* Thank you very much for your sincere comments, and thank you for reading. Balladeer* I'm touched, thank you very much I never know when I'm plagued by emotion if I've actually written anything but tears.... to have you say it's good feels VERY good EagleOne* Maybe they took your submit box!... must have know you are biased...lol It wasthere honest! Thank you my friend...your comments mean more than any "check" mark~ OOOP's when I changed the title it "un-checked" the submit box......all fixed....thanks J.M. Bustem* Thank you so much for reading and for your kind reply. [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 07-07-2000).] |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
..well now you have my comments and a check mark. Take care!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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