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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~*~ The Flutterby ~*~Oh Auntie look! I found a flutterby! Her tiny hand held it out to me; She grasped it firmly in her little fist, Clutching it, so afraid to set it free. Lovingly, I had to teach her that day, One of life's most painful tests; Sometimes the ones we love the most, We will hurt more than all the rest. The butterfly thankfully was still alive, Alas, but its gossamer wings were bent; This tiny, intricate, miracle of grace, It's beautiful rainbow wings all but spent. The magic dust sparkled on her hand, Big tears welled up in her blue eyes; I hugged her to my breast and said, 'Oh honey, real love never really dies'. We spoke at length of letting go, Holding love a little less tightly; But to hold it gently in our hearts, Shows love much more, when lightly. That day when she was so very small, We mourned more than a delicate butterfly, We shared a magic, tender moment, I'll always thank that 'flutterby'  *written for my niece Brooke on her 21st birthday in 1996 Mysteria © 6/8/96 ~*If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ hmmm...they were smart whomever said that! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 08-25-2001).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
wonderful lesson, well told, a superb gift was given I always called the dust on moths 'pixie dust' thanks for the memory revival |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mysteria~ So very lovely~ Wonderful, wonderful graphics enhance your thoughts~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Absolutely.....SPLENDIFEROUSLY BEAUTIMOUS, Sharon! This melted my heart into a puddle. You are getting really good at that here lately, yanno?????? ~*~grins~*~ I love ya muches of bunches, and I'll see ya on Tuesday at the airport! Huggles ~ and lots of luv to ya, dawn |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Vas ~* So do we in our family and I wrote a children's poem here about that, thank you for reading this I really appreciate it. Marge ~* Thank you (that is a front of a card from worldzone) and had to really dig to find something and remembered a poem I wrote a while back, glad you liked it. xo  Dawn ~* I am going to have to give you something to calm that Texas tremor of yours girl! Actually maybe I will have one too, he he, 4 more sleeps! Yeeehawww! ~*If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ hmmm...they were smart whomever said that! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 08-24-2001).] |
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ramrog Member
since 2001-08-22
Posts 50 |
Very well told. reminds me of my daughter. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ramrog: I bet we all have a "flutterby" story to tell of our dealings with children, and I bet they too remember them, I know my neice always remembers this one. Oh...thank you so much for reading this. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I loved this, as will all the other children who read it Thanks for posting it Have fun Liz |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Elizabeth ~ I am glad you enjoyed this little "flutter", and I hope you're right, all the other "children" enjoy too Thanks.~*If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ hmmm...they were smart whomever said that! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
We spoke at length of letting go, Holding love a little less tightly; But to hold it gently in our hearts, Shows love much more, when lightly. That day when she was so very small, We mourned more than a delicate butterfly, We shared a magic, tender moment, I'll always thank that 'flutterby' ======================================== you know this one got to me... perfect poetry Sharon, in its inspire and intend. perfect. jm Feels like Im dancin with truth and wisdom |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Janet Marie - Flutterbys silently whisper by, So if you see one with mind's eye, Feeling it was meant to be, To "flutterup" heart's memory. Thank you! |
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SmittenKitten Senior Member
since 2001-06-20
Posts 1131where the sky and horizon meet |
awww  Thanks for stirring up all those fuzzy warm feelings in me! This is beautiful...Hugs, ~Krista  "Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Smitten Kitten ~ Ahhh, thanks for making me get a great big grin! ~*If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ hmmm...they were smart whomever said that! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon--It is wonderful that your wisdom saw the perfection of a moment to teach about love. An amazing poem, my friend! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh yes I can remember such days, you brought me back to these delightful moments .....and you captured it so well inside words of love and wisdom. Love it! Charisma |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Sharon~ I love this! What a wonderful gift to your niece, she's lucky to have an aunt like you Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martie, Charisma, and Melissa ~ She turned out to be a fine young woman - needless to say the occasional lesson helps them along their way doesn't it? Thank you for reading and I am glad if you remembered your "flutterby" moments too! ~*If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ hmmm...they were smart whomever said that! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mysteria- What a touching story. You've penned it beautifully. Hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Vicky ~ This is kind of a "if you love something, set it free story" isn't it? She and I shared many of these as I am many do with children, and I am sure glad you enjoyed this moment, thank you. ~*If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ hmmm...they were smart whomever said that! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 08-25-2001).] |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Mysteria This is just beautiful! Children sometimes have to learn the hard it way it seems...I love the imagery and the pictures and the music in this...it makes the writing come alive! Hugs Cindi |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Cindy - thans and *winks* never mind children learning the hard way, I am still learning the hard way! Yikes! Thanks for reading. ~*If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ hmmm...they were smart whomever said that! |
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