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Butterflies Are Meant To Be Free .... 4000th post
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Butterflies Are Meant To Be Free .... 4000th post |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
~Butterflies Are Meant To Be Free~ < !signature-->How do I tell you what your love has come to mean to me ... How do I let go of you when it's time ... the way you need to be. How do I make you realize the beauty in you ... that my heart sees, How do I truly return your love ... if only by now accepting ... Butterflies are meant to be free. I cannot deny ... my heart is breaking, I cannot say ... that I'm not shaken. I will not promise ... that I wont cry, but I do love you enough to open my heart ... and let you fly ... With in these moments shared ... you've given me trust and love unconditionally, I have grown so much in the light of your love ... I have finally now ... found me. Your love and all your heart's gifts ... have made me stronger, helping me to believe ... I truly do now ... understand and accept ... just like you ... Butterflies are meant to be free ... Janet Marie for DeVante' with love, always  YES...I KNOW I NEED PASSIONS REHAB...  LOLI chose this repost to be my "milestone marker" as it was one of the first poems I ever posted here about 6 months ago. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you from my heart for all of the encouragement, acceptance, and friendship that I have been shown. Most of all I would like to say thank you for all the amazing inspiration and lessons you all have taught me. I have learned so much here and grown so much as a poet, and as a person. The light that shines from here is truly a gift. Thank you to all of you in this special place we share. Take care, love ya, JM What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 07-07-2000).] |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
This one's always worth reading. I just hope people realize they can vote for it here. Eh, no worries. Mike |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ You've warmed our hearts with your poetry and your replies. Congratulations, gal ! *HUGS* ~*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) WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....bring on the strippers it's a party!!!!  oops maybe we should move this party to Adult...lol Congrats sis! You have touched my heart with your poetry and with your kindness and to choose this one to mark the milestone is perfection.....in the book it goes...I have no doubt!!!! |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Repost or not, it's beautiful, Janet. Thanks for sharing it, and congrats on the big 4-0-0-0! Elizabeth < !signature--> I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! [This message has been edited by Elizabeth (edited 07-07-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
CONGRADULATIONS JAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You go girl.....!!!!!! That's from me and Gemini!!!!! LOL  Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Alright!!! You mean so much to so many people through your words and your replies that come from your heart. I'm glad you posted this poem!! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Janet congratulation on number 4000...now get our and go on a date, go to work, go shopping, how the hell do you find the time to make all those posts? I agree with you that butterflies need to be free...a wonderful message that we should all take to heart and I'm sure we will enjoy life much more...a message I have been struggling with myself and I believe some progress has been made. Thanks a lot baby girl Janet...and remember you need to be free also...so set yourself free..and enjoy life...ha..ha..James |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Janet Marie, me twin--congratulations!!! Have some raspberry tea on me!!! Good choice---maybe you're trying to tell me something? lol...well done...we all love ya much. |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Congrats on your 4000th.....excellent choice. And we seem to share alot of the same feelings as I realte to your poems very deeply!!! Loved it!!! But I thought we could vote for it????  Julie :) |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Congratulations and Adulations, To Janet, the butterfly heart, I, as always, stand in Admiration, To your unrivalled, work of Art. 4 beautiful posts, and may I use a word reserved for all of your work... BRILLIANT RILLIANT ILLIANT LLIANT LIANT IANT ANT NT T Brilliant ... ...is what brilliant does, ...seen in amazement by even the eyes of the blind Beauty ... ...is what beauty beholds, ...felt in eye of the soul, in every heart Truth... ...is what is noticed ...by the eyes of the seeker, the pilgrim Butterflies... ...are brilliant masterpieces emerging from the darkest cocoons ...are beautiful winged fairies ...the truth about them is they are meant to be free ........ oops, I am sorry, I got carried away by these winds. Drat! Will definitely miss the tram, have to be at work in 15 minutes, won't make it, I am sure... the new muse is amused cos I am going to get a rap for being LATE... see ya later, take care, Regards, Sudhir |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Congrads! Jan-Gator....Beautiful piece you have selected as your 4000th. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh Janny this one is very fitting for your 4000th post and as a book submission...one of my favs Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dearest Jan; Cogratulations! This is the perfect poem from a perfectly lovely person. Your heart and your spirit float through these forums and spread love and inspiration for us all. Thank you for encouraging me so many times. I feel truly blessed to know and love you! Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. ellie LeJeune |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This was so wonderful and touching Janet Marie ... a perfect choice to mark the occassion! CONGRATULATIONS on 4000!!! And thank you for always bringing your lovely smile and heart to so many encouraging responses to all! Best wishes and congrats! /Kit |
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Walter Poe Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 787 |
Night Wings In the pale moonlight they dance in clouds beauty is a mere drip in an oceanof freedom How they swoop and glide Through the dark night sky on wings of a butterfly the days trudge forgotten The time on feet a nightmare to the air open arms giving heart to the damned oh the beauty prevails Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer's gone, and all the roses falling 'Tis |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Congrats on your 4000th post!!! It is we who thank you for your always kind and thoughtful words as well as all your lovely creations we are blessed to read. I have found much inspiration in my short time here and much of it is from you. I bow in thanks once more. Beautiful choice for your milestone. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a flitting, er, fitting post for your 4,000th! Congrats, Janet Marie...you do everything so well... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Congratulations JM--wow- 4,000 A very good choice to celebrate it. 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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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
This was very beautiful as usual Janet. Congratulations on your 4000th post!!! I'm with Butterflies! IT'S A PARTY AND LET'S TAKE IT TO ADULT!!!!! LOL  kat |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Wonderful Janet! I loved this the first time Now I get to vote on it YIPEEEEEEE ~Heather |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Jan, this poem becomes more beautiful with each reading. A wonderful tribute. Yes butterflies should always be free. Congrads on the 4000th mark. A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
JM, your on record pace to be the poet of Year 2000. Your reward will be full length poster of you in the Poetry Hall of Fame (wherever that is) Maybe Ron will start one! None the less, who better deserves to be there than you. Amazing poetry! Congrats on post 4000. JM, you must get out more! Cheers! dh [This message has been edited by Danny Holloway (edited 07-07-2000).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
4000 posts??? egads, Janet-gator - you're a permanaent fixture here! Lemme see - If I am to catch up with you, you need to stop posting almost completely, and I need to post continuously - ohhhhhh... that's how you got ahead of me... lol Congrats... Incidently - you are all class |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
JM - How incredibly beautiful. Your poetry just amazes me, always leaves me with a feeling of wow.... Congratulation on your 4,000th and know, you, are a true inspiration to many. Bonnie |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you all...for making this post so sweet and special. I have been very touched by oyur replies here I have smiled, laughed and cried(happy) at these wonderful responses. you guys make me feel like I could float like a butterfly ... thank you and love to you all ... jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
You always take the time to boost a fellow poet. This was a beautiful touching poem and as always I enjoyed it immensely. Congrats and heres to the next 4000 |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Jan. . .Jan. . .Jan. . . What can I say?? You're awesome!!!! I think that'll cover it. . . CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! and Gemini just escaped from Marina's so she'd like to say the same also!!! -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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