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Daniel J D
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0 posted 2000-10-24 08:12 PM



The Butterfly and the Bee.
~~Daniel J D~~

The Butterfly said to the Bee
I hear humans talk about honey
You work so hard every day
Going from flower to flower
When the day is over
Do you think it is worth the pay.

The Bee answered the Butterfly.
Pay, I do not get paid for my work
At the end of the day, I see smiles.

Smiles, said the Butterfly.
But they use you, steal your honey
All that work for nothing.
Listen, Butterfly said the Bee
I live and work to see people enjoy
Enjoy! Said the Butterfly.
Yes, replied the Bee. You see.
Most people are sad and lonely.
As little as I am, I feel their pain
So I work hard to ease their strain.

But, how said the Butterfly.
Well, responded the Bee.
Look at yourself, you are beautiful
You wear colours of the rainbow
Like me you work as hard
Going from flower to flower
To make people smile and be happy.
When they see a Butterfly
They suddenly rejoice at the beauty
Of nature, and the little flyabouts.

So, that is the answer, said the Butterfly
The answer to curing the world's ills.
Not quite, said the Bee.
You, a Butterfly is beauty
And me, a Bee is honey.
So, what is the answer then?
Well, its simple. Beauty and sweetness
Both combine to bring happiness
Meaning, happy people make a better world.
So let's get back to work
To make more honey and living colours.
And make this world a better place
Where everyone and everything
Live in harmony.
By the way Butterfly, get off my flower
This is my space.


Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

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snowpants
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1 posted 2000-10-24 08:17 PM


'Well, its simple. Beauty and sweetness
Both combine to bring happiness
Meaning, happy people make a better world.'

You've penned some great lines, there.  A  little different style, Daniel, but still, beautifully written! (as always) I really enjoyed this!!

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Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier

Jamie
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2 posted 2000-10-24 08:19 PM


this would make a wonderful childrens story...



Jamie

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".



EagleOne
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Between a laugh and a tear...
3 posted 2000-10-24 09:34 PM


And make this world a better place
Where everyone and everything
Live in harmony.

We can but try! A wonderful story!

"The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest"
~ My Angel.

Daniel J D
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4 posted 2000-10-24 09:42 PM


snowpants,
EagleOne,
and Prometheus,
Thank you all for your beaut replies. I just thought a change of pace might do me some good. Life is beautiful and sweet.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

Butterflies_dont_cry
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5 posted 2000-10-24 10:58 PM


Loved your tale Daniel....you wove a sweet and beautiful poem  
Paula Finn
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6 posted 2000-10-25 01:13 AM


Daniel...love the story...and I particularly like...by the way Butterfly get off my flower...LOL sounds like you
StarGlow
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7 posted 2000-10-25 01:21 AM


Love it, love it, love it!  Enjoyed.  Star
Daniel J D
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8 posted 2000-10-25 02:18 AM


Butterflies, Paula, and Star,
I am so glad you liked this little weave. The little flyabouts need to be recognised for their contribution. Thank you all!

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

SEA
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9 posted 2000-10-25 02:29 AM


DJD~ this is very cute, and I enjoyed reading it very much!   -SEA
Mark Bohannan
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10 posted 2000-10-25 03:19 AM


What a wonderful poem by you and I loved the originality of it.  Well done.
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11 posted 2000-10-25 04:33 AM


JD~
Delightful little reflective piece.
~*Marge*~



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JamesMichael
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12 posted 2000-10-25 05:05 AM


After I read the ending I thought of that Rolling Stones song "Get Off Of My Cloud"...they sang don't hang around cause two's a crowd...enjoyed the message...James
tracie66
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13 posted 2000-10-25 05:28 AM



…..LOL
Daniel this is a great read and I loved the ending
Well done
Tracie~




Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe



Daniel J D
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Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
14 posted 2000-10-25 07:10 PM


SEA, James, Marge, Mark, and Tracie,
Thank you all. I am glad you enjoyed the change of pace.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

tracie66
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15 posted 2000-10-29 12:45 PM


Daniel~
I came back for a second look as I just love this so much  
Tracie~
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Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe




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