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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Butterfly Stealth By Larry Chadwick When I was five years old, I learned what stealth was for. It wasn’t about being bold, But about silence and more. I liked to look and watch, At the beauty of a butterfly. Couldn’t resist the urge to catch, How’d I know he would die. So now I've learned not to touch, Unmolested now I pass the butterfly. I still enjoy them just as much, But now I just smile and walk on by. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 10-21-2001).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry....this is so pretty. Enjoyed, Nancy ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nancy, I'm glad you liked this. More fond memories.  |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
And a wonderful memory it is. I so love to watch butterflies. They are so very delicate yet survive so much. I love this poem and could picture a young child saddened by the death of the butterfly. I walking through the memories written in your poems. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ This is very pretty~ The butterfly looks so fragile, yet is so strong~ Gentle write~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C, And that's good for the butterflies. Enjoyed |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'm so happy that you learned to keep your hands to yourself! Hehe, thanks. I love butterflies, and what you said is so true. Best to let them fly free. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Startime, You do so well at reflecting what I felt in these experiences. Did I know you as a child? Thanks, by the way. Marge, Well, thank you mam. I really appreciate that. Seymour, You got it. And thanks. Midnitesun, I only said I left the butterflies alone.  Okay, you're right, better to watch. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is cute. Your childhood memories are bringing us a lot of enjoyment on the blue boards If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Tracey, How kind of you. Thanks. Found 'em in the woods of Idaho on grampa's property. |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Larry, This is beautiful. I love watching the butterflies as they gather around the butterfly bush. Somehow they just seem to be so peaceful. Dawn |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dawn, They are indeed fascinating. And have always drawn me in. Thanks. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
poetry indeed, a lovely memory....enjoyed.. Greeneyes~ **** I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank 09*12*01 [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 10-22-2001).] |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
A very nice poem. I enjoyed butterflies as a child and now with my grandchildren...at park if we don't see one we have imaginery ones cupped in our hands and tell each other what imaginery color our butterfly is....this is nice for they don't die. Red |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Ahhh the beauty of God's great gentle creature! This is wonderful Larry! Love ya Cindi |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Greeneyes, Thank you and it's nice to meet you. Red-uni, What a cool game! You sound like an awesome Grandma, and nice to meet you, by the way. Cindi, And you are one! Thanks Cindi. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Larry- This is lovely...just like the butterfly. Wonderfully penned. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Vicky, Thanks for the hugs and the sweet reply. I still enjoy those butterflys! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well Larry butterflys are a special symbol in my life and I loved this poem. They are meant to be free! Nicely done. ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Mysteria, Thanks. They are lovely, aren't they? |
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