Flutter By....reposted for 2000th post

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Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

0 posted 2002-03-11 12:38 PM

In loving memory of my late first husband and my late son, Eric
Flutter By

Oh butterfly, you flutter by
your home between the earth and sky
in spring, you burst from your cocoon
in time with mother nature's tune

and when you spread your speckled wings
you echo of eternal things
the spectre of those wings in flight
sweet whispers of eternal life

as toward the heavens you ascend
a symbol that life never ends
flying through eternity
exalted beauty, fancy free

so, butterfly...please flutter by
remind us that we never die
and loved ones whom we thought had gone
live on, somewhere...somewhere beyond

soaring through the earthly mists
to enter heaven's timeless bliss
casting off their human forms
like you, from your cocoon...reborn

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (03-11-2002 10:24 PM).]

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

1 posted 2002-03-11 12:42 PM

congrats on 2000!!!

"as toward the heavens you ascend
a symbol that life never ends
flying through eternity
exalted beauty, fancy free

so, butterfly...please flutter by
remind us that we never die
and loved ones whom we thought had gone
live on, somewhere...somewhere beyond"

this touched me deep....thank you for this

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2002-03-11 12:43 PM

Lyra,
What a wonderful way to celebrate 2,000...in memory. How bittersweet your life dear friend. You have such dignity...I am so proud to know you.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

3 posted 2002-03-11 12:46 PM

I'm truly sorry for your loss, but, they have clearly given life to your pen

This is wonderful! Happy 2000th!

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

4 posted 2002-03-11 02:02 AM

Congratulations on 2,000 Posts Lyra

What a lovely poem to mark your milestone.

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.
~* Albert Einstein *~

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

5 posted 2002-03-11 07:19 AM

This is a wonderful post - a wonderful tribute.. and a great choice for your 2000th - Congrats..

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

6 posted 2002-03-11 07:24 AM

What a beautiful tribute to them both Lyra. The cadence and rhyme is delightful, and the sentiments are heartwarming and inspirational. Just lovely.

Congratulations on your 2,000th post.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2002-03-11 08:20 AM

"so, butterfly...please flutter by
remind us that we never die
and loved ones whom we thought had gone
live on, somewhere...somewhere beyond

soaring throught the earthly mists
to enter heaven's timeless bliss
casting off their human forms
like you, from your cocoon...reborn"

(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, my heart cries out to your dearest losses! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSS) They will always love you so so much, sweet friend, for they are true butterflies and their love will forever flitter in your heart like butterflies, guiding you with all your heart! (kiss on cheek) CONGRATULATIONS ON 2000, SWEET FRIEND, THIS IS BY FAR ONE OF YOUR BEST YET!!! YAY!!! We all love you so much, sweet friend, you are a true angel to us all! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

8 posted 2002-03-11 08:27 AM

Congratulations dear one..hugss

very touching...inspirational words..

~Victoria

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

9 posted 2002-03-11 08:49 AM

I love this, Madame Chipmunk! This is just beautiful. Congradulations on your 2000th post.

[This message has been edited by SmartChick (03-11-2002 08:56 AM).]

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

10 posted 2002-03-11 08:54 AM

The perfect poem to mark your milestone, congrats!! A touching tribute...
butterflies are the perfect muse for a poets
pen...they represent such grace.
Well done Poetess Lyra

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

11 posted 2002-03-11 08:56 AM

Following the instructions in "Constructive Critiques":

What I think is wrong is that you don't write enough - what I like is that you brought it back! Congratulations on having such a touching poem to hallmark your 2000th post, and allowing it to touch us again...

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

12 posted 2002-03-11 09:03 AM

Lyra darling girl, oh my this is utterly utterly wonderful, your pen is perfectly poetical. I love I love it utterly utterly This is seriously excellent writing, the flow of this is perfect, the internal pace and the construction cannot be bettered

You know I love this don’t you? Of course you do now go and write something I can keep up with. This is beauty too rich and fair for everyday use. Absolutely perfect writing

Congratulations
2 0 0 0 well done

You made it darling heart, I’m so pleased, and now you can go for your treatment knowing that you’ve hit your landmark post. And what a beauty it is too. Thank you for choosing this one darling girl it is sooooooo full of hope and love.

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

13 posted 2002-03-11 09:03 AM

Very beautiful, Lyra....and congrats!

I look forward to number 20,000! You wouldn't let your Balladeer down now wouldya?

Thank God for you, Madame....

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

14 posted 2002-03-11 06:41 PM

This is most beautiful Lyra, what a nice tribute to them both. and Congratulations on your 2000th post. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

15 posted 2002-03-11 07:27 PM

LYRA YOU'VE REACHED 2000 POSTS!!!

What a wonderful way to celebrate with this beautiful tribute.

Take care, be strong, be well, lovely lady!
You are always in my thoughts and prayers!
~Smiles and Hugs, Nancy~

~Sometimes all you really wish for...
is someone to wish for you.~

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

16 posted 2002-03-11 10:30 PM

Sue...thanks so much for your reply

Larry...from the bottom of my

I thank you for that wonderful compliment. I think you are the only person ever to tell this chipmunk that she had dignity!

Melissa...thanks so much for taking the time to read and reply to my poem

Sharon...I guess 2000 is a milestone...but I am going to have to slow down a little bit for the next few weeks. Thanks for your reply.

Nan...thanks for stopping by and replying to my poem. I am glad that you thought it was a good choice because it has always been one of my favorites of mine.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

17 posted 2002-03-11 10:36 PM

Kit...my pen and my heart both thank you for replying to my poem.

Noah...thanks so much and also a big thank you for posting the thread about this in the announcements and links

Victoria...I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for stopping by

Smartchick...thanks so much for your kind reply

JanetMarie...I agree butterflies are beautiful muses for poets but they also represent the passage from this life into the next...which is what the poem is about.
During my first husband's burial, a big beautiful Swallowtail butterfly flew out of the grave, just before the coffin was lowered into it. It was the first butterfly of the season that year. He had also told me he would send me a sign that life went on after death. I took this to be the sign.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

18 posted 2002-03-11 10:43 PM

Karilea...thanks so much for your reply.
I was actually unsure about doing a re-post for my 2000th but this poem seemed to be tugging at my pen. I am glad that it touched you...and I will try to write more, but for the next few weeks, will probably not be here quite as much as I was....maybe I will write more though.

Marsha...thank you for your infinite kindness and also for replying to my poem.

Michael...20,000 posts...okay, maybe next week LOL.

I will be temporarily slowed down over the next several weeks...but I will be back! I promise.

Floria...thanks so much for always taking notice of all of my poems, and always having something nice to say.

Nancy...Thanks for the congratulations and for replying so nicely to my poem.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

19 posted 2002-03-12 12:33 PM

Lyra~

I am always amazed by the beauty of your heart.....sweet friend....congrats on 2000, and I know 2000 + more are in the future......

Lauren~

Greeneyes~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (03-12-2002 12:34 AM).]

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