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On Wing of Butterfly
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On Wing of Butterfly |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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On Wing of Butterfly One day a splendid vision came to settle in my eye That I would fly for just one day on wing of butterfly I crept into the garden and I carefully took note Until I found the perfect wing on which I’d like to float The butterfly then nodded as she welcomed her new guest And seemed to understand the quiet meaning of my quest On silver gleams of colored wing in early morning light I lay upon her supple wing as she took off in flight A garden was her paradise, the summer breeze her friend And joyous thrill at every venture neither could pretend From silky leaf to scarlet petal she would pleasure bring And lightly brush the pollen stems against her golden wing I felt the plush and sun-lit warmth upon her velvet gown The comfort of a pillow soft with every up and down A gush of wind then swept her wing to heights without an aim And looking down I saw the troubled earth from which I came She fluttered down in giant swoops and finally came to pose Upon the upturned petals of a fragrant crimson rose She left me there in my despair in emptiness and pain Alone to ponder silently effects of my disdain Sometimes the greatest sights and places you will ever find Are fragrant, lovely, wondrous, velvet journeys through the mind A trip on silken windblown sail, deception would belie To think that I could sail through life on wing of butterfly Elizabeth Santos |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
What an absolute treat to read. A true gem here. |
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Lone Ranger Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 92Salvador , Bahia , Brazil |
Wonderful poem , beautiful story I just loved it "Only in the dreams , is that man can truly be free It was always thus and always thus will be" Prof. Keating Dead Poets Society |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Oh, But Liz, I found that Rose such a wonderful place to live and I thank your butterfly for a love it had to give. Nice thoughts for me... I give it a peachy 4  'sRE: to RE: yeah, at the time there were 45 pages and this was on p.44 with only two replies, I thought this must be a typo, and then after finding that lovely Rose it just had to go to the top... Plus I knew Martie was always playin in the garden... well look what's happened. WOW... it's a Butterfly. < !signature--> If I could paint a portrait, of this life in which I've led, and somehow sketch a story, of the visions in my head, I'd start out with a canvas, stretched tightly in a frame, and in the bottom corner, I'd leave room to sign my name. (Michelle A. Bartley) [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 05-15-2000).] |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Liz Absoluty stunning I wish that I could be With you on this ride of fantasy I loved, I liked what I have read But now it's late And I have to go to bed I hope that I will dream Seeing you and your butterfly go by on my midnight screen The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh, Oh, Elizabeth, how beautiful!!! my heart jumped in leaps and bounds reading this beautiful poem. excellent work my friend!< !signature--> What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 05-15-2000).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Well Liz, I think I've sailed through some of life on the wings of your wonderful poetry, my little butterfly. So maybe you can. I really loved this piece, your such a talented butterfly. Parker |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Elizabeth, I don't know how I missed this one! It's absolutely beautiful! I'm so glad my husband rounded it up so I could read it, and let you know how I love it! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ This is lovely, my dear. Your words take wing. You've inspired me (which isn't uncommon) *I love you, lady. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
I wish I could write so fluently about my own fantasies... I haven't learned to do it yet... boy if I ever do I'm sure to become a frequent poster in the Adult Forums. =) Thanks Liz... every word of this one was pure perfection. I loved the way you described the wings... awesome. "Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment. Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is lovely, Liz! Such a beautiful fantasy you paint in this. 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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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Elizabeth-- I really liked this one A LOT!! This was simply beautiful...i loved your choice of wording and imagery...very vivid! great job! take care, amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I had long forgotten about this poem, til Dale somehow pulled it out of the woodwork. Your comments are all so lovely. Thank you all Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is enchanting, magical and full of wisdom. But of course, what else would it be from you! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You can always trust Dale to find the butterfly in the garden...what a beautiful trip you took me on... |
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