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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 The soft fragrant lace of your memories float around me I’ve kept them locked in my heart where only I can see ~*~ They need to breathe and have a moment to dance They glide around the room making the most of this chance ~*~ The ones of happiness and joy soar freely and light The ones of sorrow and pain cling to me so tight ~*~ As they flutter here and there the tears escape me They are locked away as well, this is their time to be free ~*~ A stray memory glides down looking for a soft place to land The light in your eyes and the gentle touch of your hand ~*~ The wounded memories fight desperately to be loose and fly With their misshapen wings I’m not sure why they even try ~*~ As I tuck each memory away again with gentle loving care The saddest ones go in last because their freedom is so rare ~*~ I promise them they will have beautiful wings to fly with grace As I wipe the tears from my eyes with the memories of lace ~*~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
butterflies_dont_cry, This is WONDERFUL, very exquisite poetry... Oh, what flow of emotions... so touching regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Butterflies, lovely verse and beautiful presentation to the feeling brought out in your poem you've shared.  Coco |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Holly~ This is so beautiful! You brought tears to my eyes too. I know exactly what you mean when you allow your most precious memories about someone flow freely, and believe me, you have touched my heart this day. Thank you for sahring your lovely vision with me, my dear friend! 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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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
They need to breathe and have a moment to dance They glide around the room making the most of this chance --------------------- A stray memory glides down looking for a soft place to land The light in your eyes and the gentle touch of your hand ~*~ The wounded memories fight desperately to be loose and fly With their misshapen wings I’m not sure why they even try ~*~ As I tuck each memory away again with gentle loving care The saddest ones go in last because their freedom is so rare ~*~ I promise them they will have beautiful wings to fly with grace As I wipe the tears from my eyes with the memories of lace ~*~ I LOVE THIS ... but then you knew I would  this is SO BEAUTIFUL GIRL ... it floats and lingers with grace ... me thinks your muse came back tanned and rested .. ask yours if mine was still there *smile* (hope she gets a sunburn)  later-lacey-poet-gator love ya me (notice I resisted the whine about the submit button) LOL you can say baby baby can I hold you tonite maybe if I said the right words at the right time you'd be mine baby can I hold you tonite Tracy C |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
BDC, Wonderful and so touching. Brought a tear to MY eye. You captured those emotions so well. Great writing, my friend. LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Can only echo the comments of the others.... beautiful writing! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ButterfliesDC~ This is just so lovely. Might even be what I think is one of the best I've seen from your pen. Really a joy to read and the presentation is stunning. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've brought something intangible, literally to life in this Butterflies! Just beautiful ... really lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sudhir* Thank you so much, I've enjoyed reading many of your poems today and to hear from you is very much appreciated. CoCo* Many thanks for your kind reply. Terry* Your heartfelt replies are so kind, Yes they seem to have a mind of their own...if you let them thank you for reading.Jan* I'm always grateful for your replies and for your big mouth...uhhhhhh I mean big heart...lol(and yes I noticed...you didn't punch a hole in your tougne while biting it did you???) I knew you would know Last my muse said yours was bar hopping with the Island Don Juan Hope she comes back soon!! I miss her almost as much as you!!LW* Thank you my dear friend I'm always amazed that I touch anyone but when I do....it's all that matters, thank you again from the bottom of my heart! Danny* Then I will echo the above Thank you.Marge* I'm touched by your comment, it means so much to hear that coming from you...Thank you so very very much. Kit* Sincere thanks for your lovely comments and for reading. |
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Breathe~ Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 315Washington... |
I had to peek...and I am in awe! Very lovely...moving...and sad... I love it... I love the time and in between the calm inside me in the space where I can breathe... Sarah McLachlan |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
There you go again, just when we think we have seen your best you come up with something like this. Your talent knows no bounds my friend. This is just so beautiful! 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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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Breathe~ Thank you so much for taking a peek Eagle~ I always love your biased opinions my dear sweet friend |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Butterfly: This has so much emotion in it and you really found a way to bring it to life. Unbelievably beautiful. I loved it! kat |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Butterflies-don't-cry, Beautifully written. Glad to see the tears at the end...lol 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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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
This is expressed so well through your words--Wonderfully written. Marie~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Jamie* Thank you for reading......by the way those weren't "butterfly tears" only poetry tears...so they don't really count Marie* Thank you for your beautiful reply and for reading. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Beautiful poem with a beautiful presentation. How I love anything about butterflies. This is your best, my friend Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
~Butterflies DC This was exquisitely written! Beautiful expression of your tender emotions displayed. Wonderful imagery as well. Excellent! Take care. Amy "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a wonderful poem, beautifully written. 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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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Beautiful poem you have penned here....i enjoyed it very much..... so many memeories I liked the expressions brought out in your poem......great work... Julie :) |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Exquisite, stunning, beautiful.... And so the list goes on. This is one amazing poem!! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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nona Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 139Fla |
You must have found my "secret place" I thought there was a butterfly there dancing on the wind. Way down in the corner of my heart there is a secret place. I go there every now & then just to see your face. and talk with you of days gone by and things we have shared.Those treasured things we held dear and know that you are very near...nona. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Melissa* I feel the same way about them, thank you for reading Amy* You are much to sweet! Thank you so much for your lovely comments~ Brian* Thank you very much~ Julie* Thank you for the comments and for reading I appreciate it~ Lizzie* Awwwe you are such a sweetie Thank you very much for your kind reply~ Nona* It sounds like I was there...what a peaceful place it is, thank you for sharing that poem it was beautiful and thank you for reading~ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
This is so sadly beautiful...thanks butterflies for the chance to read this Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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