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To Hold A Butterfly
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To Hold A Butterfly |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
He said "Hold me before I go baby ... < !signature-->and promise me you wont cry," so I held him like it was forever, and I promised ... though we both knew it was a sweet lie. He said "Love me while Im gone baby" ... and thru my tears, all I could do was smile. He had heard the angels calling his name ... we both knew we only had a little while. So I held him even closer ... and I tried to quiet all his doubt. I kissed away his tears that fell ... from too many years of doing without. I said "I will always love you baby, this you already know." Then he taught me how to hold on to love ... while still learning to let go. And I learned there are some wounds ... that even love cant heal. And I learned unconditional love ... was gentle, genuine, and real. I said "I don't just love you baby ... I love you desperately." This kind of love is forever ... it is born of fate and destiny. So we held each other tighter, and we let not one emotion go unspoken. We learned this love was constant ... this bond could not, would not be broken. And I learned that this kind of love ... could truly set a heart free. And while I was loving him ... he taught me ... how to love me. Sometimes Fate grants you a gift ... and it gives your life its destination. And along the way, you find your self and your heart's inspiration. Everything indeed ... happens for a reason ... something's are simply and sweetly just meant to be. So I loved him like it was my last chance, and when the time came ... I set my butterfly free. ~Butterflies Are Meant To Be Free~ Janet Marie for DeVante', always. There are places inside our souls ... that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts ... that need to be loved this much. ~Janet Marie~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 06-03-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Then he taught me how to hold on to love ... while still learning to let go." "And while I was loving him ... he taught me ... how to love me." Excellent Janet Marie! I loved the whole theme of your poem, and the lines above were exceptional ... beautifully said! Best wishes, /Kit |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I loved your heart filled poem. A loving tribute in written word Can ease the pain you felt I’m sorry for your loss And hope your heart don’t melt Melton |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 Janet* This is absolutely amazing...your Butterfly inspires the most heart touching pieces in you. He was a gift from the poetic angels. You have tears in my eyes with this heart touching weave. Then he taught me how to hold on to love ... while still learning to let go And while I was loving him ... he taught me ... how to love me So I loved him like it was my last chance, and when the time came ... I set my butterfly free. This is from you heart and soul...your muse kicked my muse's @$$!!! on this one sweetie! **I bow to the Queen of Weave** **Angel Wing Hugs and Butterfly Kisses** Love ya S.S.!! BDC [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 06-03-2000).] |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Jan, You always know exactly how to touch my heart. I don't know how you do it...but you do. And you always know exactly how I am feeling. I LOVED this piece. In fact, it is one of my favorites by you. Then again, I have so many. It was hard to choose. lol. But you have written your heart and soul in this one...and oh what a beautiful view it is...even if it is tinged with sadness. I am very happy that this person touched your life in this way. I believe at some point in time we all meet someone who touches us in some profound way. But only a few of us have a love quite like the one you describe here. Much admiration and love, 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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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Janet, this is one of your best! A beautiful, wise poem!  |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
And I learned there are some wounds ... that even love cant heal. And I learned unconditional love ... was gentle, genuine, and real a wonderful and beautiful tribute to your soul mate, thanks for sharing. Sometimes Fate grants you a gift ... and it gives your life its destination. And along the way, you find your self and your heart's inspiration. Everything indeed ... happens for a reason ... something's are simply and sweetly just meant to be. So I loved him like it was my last chance, and when the time came ... I set my butterfly free. ------------------------ "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else"-Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Libraries gave us power Then work came and made us free What price now for a shallow piece of dignity" Nicky Wire, A design for Life. manic street preachers "Rock 'n' roll is our epiphany Culture, alienation, boredom and despair" |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Oh, Jan, I'm so moved and touched deeply by this masterpiece of love so deep and abiding. A gift from God is this kind of love and you express it with magical splendor. Love, Ellie 02 |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet Marie, this poem touched my heart so deeply, I don't know what else to say...these tears would tell you if you could see them. Thank you for posting such a heart-felt, honest and beautifully wise poem! |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Janet Marie,...I'd really like for you to know just how much I love this piece. Really. This is purely poetic talent here. Your expression is a beautiful one...thank you for sharing it. *Peace. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh..Ouch...damn, sniffle. you do understand me---thanks for very astute reply to AND???--and this is bittersweet--and I do understand you me twin. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wonderful poem, Janet. Sometimes we have to let go - just to hold on... Michael |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Janet Marie, ....Lost for words. Awesome. marcy |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Oh Janet...this touches me deeply right now, because of my current situation. I'm working on an intensely emotional piece about it, and this poem of yours has truly helped boost my inspiration to hurry up and get it finished! I know all too well, that feeling of holding someone like it's your last time...you described that tenderness so sweetly. Your heart is beautiful when it's pouring out, girl. And yes, sometimes we learn more from a few precious moments with a butterfly in our hand, than a lifetime of holding nothing at all. And sadly, the most beautiful part, is when they take flight to leave us. That old country song comes to mind, (I'm sure you know it) goes something like..."If I never love again, at least I knew love, cause baby, I was loved by you..." ACK That wasn't even close, but you probably know what I'm talking about. I'm thinking Garth, or Randy?? Naw...Clint Black? HELP! Anyways....beautiful poem girl. Glad you can see the brighter side of freeing love, and knowing it truly. "Fantasies enrich our lives to the fullest, but true satisfaction comes from creating your own story in the real world! Live out your fantasies & make a storybook with beautiful pictures for the world to enjoy! -poetFemme |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you to each one of you who took the time to read and reply to this. PLEASE know I am deeply touched by your words and I felt the sincerity in these wonderful replies. I am still daily awed that my work can evoke this kind of emotion... I am overwhelmed and grateful beyond words-by the love, and respect I am shown here daily. I thank you from my heart. janet marie |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
jan it is YOU who gives so much to us!! I love ya girl...back to the top this goes! so beautiful!! 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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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Very touching, sometimes people happen to us so that we can in turn become better people. You wrote this very beautifully, thanks ~H |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Oh, JM, I love this! It reminds me of the movie Phenomenon...loving someone who is dying, holding on to them and letting them go. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful! It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sweet Janet this is as golden as you are. Butterflies are so beautiful and delicate and your poem was every bit a butterfly. You have set yours free but you have those beautiful and tender moments to hold onto and remeber. Lovely poem jm like all yours are Sweet dreams always Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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PoetasterD Junior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 42Florida |
Janet Marie, awe-some adj. Splendid, wonderful, marvelous, extraordinary, brilliant, excellent, fabulous, fantastic, heavenly, mind-blowing (slang), stupendous, super, superb, superlative, terrific, wondrous. Did I miss any?? oh yeah, TOUCHING Best wishes, Poetaster D |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I had to read this again........it's so beautiful Sister of mine...Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh I do so love it when you are inspired!!! |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Janet....Wow, this is sensational work, BDC is not the only one with tears! So very touching, beautiful work! 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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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Learning to love someone enough to let them go is quite a lesson indeed....JM, this is phenomenal...you have such wisdom, such beauty within your words. I am left in awe, once again. *Krista Knutson* "Thought is real, physical is the illusion..." Albert from ~What Dreams May Come~ |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Yr no slouch when it comes to writing love poetry yourself, Butterfly Slippers! Well done. Maybe butterflies have to be set free, but at least they leave you their slippers as mementos.Mike |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
WOWOWOWOWOWPWOWOW!!!!!!!!! Jan, This is definitely one of your best Filled with emotion, and very wise words now I must ask you a question you once asked me.....How'd you get to be so smart anyway? LOL Later Jan~gator All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you all who replied this... your enthusiasim and understanding is heartfelt and greatly appreciated... I almost didnt post this one, thinking it was too personal or perhaps too "much" thank you for proving me wrong. a poem is only as good as its inspiration... he was so amazing... 6 months later and I still feel him running thru me. ~Fly free my sweet butterfly~ TY all my poet friends jm I think I could need - this in my life I think I'm just scared - that I know too much I can't relate and that's a problem I'm feeling ... If you're gone - maybe it's time to go home There's an awful lot of breathing room But I can hardly move If you're gone - baby you need to come home cuz there's a little bit of something me... In everything in you. ~MB20~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Everything indeed ... happens for a reason ... something's are simply and sweetly just meant to be. You said it not me, but I wish I had. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Just going back to the beginnings. Every time I read something of Janet Marie's I am lifted. She has a wonderful way of expressing deep feelings. I wish she was still writing here and I hope she has not stopped writing wherever she is. latearrival Jan if you are reading, please drop in from time to time. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Her friend was a very special pinpoint of light in her life; her struggles have been mind-boggling, but I know she will be glad this was lifted again into the light.  |
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elpanache New Member
since 2012-10-24
Posts 3DELTA STATE, NIGERIA |
Here's to you, Jan... Grand! |
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