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A Butterfly Touched My Heart.
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A Butterfly Touched My Heart. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
A Butterfly Touched My Heart. ~**~Daniel J D~**~ Elbows on the rails Thoughts of many fails The pond alive, glowing Swans, graceful, feeding Children playing, birds chanting A teardrop, runs down my face Feeling a little out of place Walking head down, confused Pass families, so amused Smells of sundays cooking Sounds of church bells echoing A past gone wrong, astray Remind me how much to pray Sitting in a far corner On a bench, in pain and wonder Hand clasped, no more anger Dreams they say are forever Blue skies, warm sunny afternoon Far above a faint half moon Another day alone Another week gone Staggering along to find tomorrow Body aching, heart deep in sorrow From the white Camelia, a butterfly A broken wing, can no longer fly I broke the chosen flower Placing gently my finger Underneath,weakened legs to free from harm Wings colours of nature's art It walked, along my hand and arm Found its way close to my beating heart And expired on my weary chest Found my way home, I laid to rest Nature's wonder, fragile partner Somehow in pain and sorrow I felt better. < !signature--> Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) [This message has been edited by Daniel J D (edited 11-19-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
It walked, along my hand and arm Found its way close to my beating heart And expired on my weary chest Found my way home, I laid to rest Nature's wonder, fragile partner Somehow in pain and sorrow I felt better. ============== you had me from the title alone .. this is amazing and by far one of your best this one touches me deep.... exceptional writing poet sir...indeed... thank you for sharing this jewel with us take care jm "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" Lao Tze Tao ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Mattster Junior Member
since 2000-11-17
Posts 29 |
Daniel, I can tell this one is from the heart. Well done. |
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Tony Abbot Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 209North Wales,UK |
I can only echo these sentiments.Wonderfully written ,with sensitivity. 'Humankind cannot bear too much reality' T.S.Eliot |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Janetmarie, Thank you so very much. We are so fragile ourselves, and when we come across nature's gems, we often find solace knowing that we are not alone. 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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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Tony Thank you very much. They are wonderful gifts of nature. Mattster, Cheers, and thank you, for your reply. 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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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well put, my friend, saw/felt it all. jwesley |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very touching, Daniel, and very well done! Denise |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
jwesley Thank you kindly. dsnyder, Always appreciate your comments. 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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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Daniel--a butterfly touched your heart, and you touched mine with this poem |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Martie, They seem to have a way to capture our imagination. They are free but so fragile. 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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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Daniel* The journey of your weave took me on an emotional walk through your soul...the times when we don't feel that anyone could understand...being lost in a world filled with people..and then in a moment feeling comfort in something that cannot speak...but simply shares. A gift to your heart to let you know that you are not alone in the broken feeling that you have...giving the hope and the strength to go on. A soul kiss...and that is also what this poem was. Beautiful writing Daniel...your talent grows with each post~ You cannot dance in the sun until you have cried in the rain~ |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Butterflies, Your comments are so beautifully pieced together, they make writing so much more enjoyable. Thank you so very much. 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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LilPeanut Junior Member
since 2000-11-21
Posts 26Pennsylvania, USA |
Daniel J D I got such a visual with this poem. I love when you can get caught in a moment by reading someones poetry. This one sunk me in and I could feel exactly what you were expressing. Great Job! Keep up the great work. Have a wonderful day  Kelly |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Kelly, You have a great day as well. Poems are meant to be from deep within, I am glad you felt that, Thank you. 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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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Daniel that's just beautiful my man...very touching reverence for the wonders of nature and how they brought you relief from that sorrow and pain...I really enjoyed the way you painted wonderful heartfelt pictures ... great stuff buddy just great stuff!! |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Thank you Kelly, They are so close to our hearts these little creatures. 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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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
All of life is fragile and your wonderful verse gives us much to realize and ponder on. Your talent just keeps streching on and on to new horizons with each new addition you add to your arsenal and this piece by far is one of your very best. The title drew me in but the poem itself captivated me from the beginning and I actually read twice to capture all of it's essence. I will probably come back to read again too. Loved it deeply. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Mark, This reply from you has given me a lot of comfort. I really appreciate your wonderful compliments. There are moments of deep sadness at various stages of our lives, and often, just a tiny little wonder can make a difference and turn us around. Cheers. 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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