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Maker of Butterflies
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Maker of Butterflies |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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 Two fairies danced in the dew of the dawn As the sun chased shadows of night off the lawn The one was a maker of dreamer’s dreams The other was a weaver of butterfly wings The first one knows what caterpillars dream And sews golden silk with a wide black seam The second fairy waits as the butterfly blooms And dresses her up with the bright petal plumes  Then powders her wings with a fairy dust And the fairies dance in the dew of the dusk For the day is done and the task complete And joy fills the shoes of their dancing feet But somehow they noticed on a warm spring day The beautiful butterflies had all gone away For the butterflies fell into butterfly nets As bright souvenirs and butterfly pets  So the fairies gathered in the dew of the lawn And decided to correct what was now going wrong Singing butterfly songs to the children at night To teach them to treat all the butterflies right They said the beauty of a butterfly wing Is a very precious and fragile thing You can get more pleasure in your little eye By allowing the butterfly wings to fly  Then the children watched a magical scene A transformation on a milk weed’s green Where an egg was placed and a caterpillars spawned And two fairies dance in the dew of the dawn  Elizabeth Santos © 02/2003 Graphics 1, 3, 4 are by James Browne http://www.jamesbrowne.net/ Graphic 2 is by Mary Baxter St. Claire http://www.enchantedstudios.com/ [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (02-25-2003 01:06 AM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is beautiful Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Liz, this is my kind of poem - off to find just the perfect thing, OH MY! OH MY! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Elizabeth, this is gorgeous, sweet friend, always chase your dreams like butterflies and you will find all you desire and will find your place in the sun with all the flowers of May and June! (kiss on cheek) This is breathtaking, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely....James |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh, Elizabeth, I really do wish that you could get a book published and put your graphics in with the poems.......  I wish I could put graphics on here. Nancy Lee told me exactly how, but I still can't seem to do it. I'm doing some little something wrong...  "Love makes the world go around" ~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-25-2003 01:39 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well the title got me, and the rest pulled me in! great write! once again! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
loner. THank you so much Mysteria, OH WOW! I was so startled when I opened this post this morning to find you had made a virtual children's book out of my poem. The graphics fit exactly to the theme of the poem. Bravo to you! and a humble thank you. Noah, Thank you for the butterfly fairy and for your kind words! James Thank you! Ethel, THanks, dear, I don't know how to do graphics either but I have a fairy who does them for me passing shadows, I understand, fairies and butterflies are attracted to the eye Thank you! Liz |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Between the lovely whimsical flow of your words, and the wonderful graphics ... this is a  for all.  Ahhh ... to be young at heart once again through your words. Beautiful Liz!  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 The nice thing about fairytales, and writers of fairytales, is that they can be shared, with young and old... girl and boy... alike... Elizabeth, may I share this with my grandchildren? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
KIt, I'm so glad I have youth to read my childhood fantasies. Thank you, young poetess Sunshine, Oh please do read it to them. THank you, dear for your lovely comment Liz |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OH MY!!! Elizabeth!! This is absolutely breathtaking!! It's wonderful..fabulous..a keeper.. As you can tell..I'm at a loss for words!  ~ I Believe ~ Hugs & Smiles, Nancy. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
 Liz, what an enchanted and wonderful fairy tale for this morning and always. A keeper to be read and reread. The graphics are fantastic only bettered by your words. You are such an incredible writer dear lady. It is always an honor to read your pieces. Huggles, Marti Dwelling on the negative simply contributes to its power. Shirley MacLaine [This message has been edited by NewEnglandlazurlu (02-25-2003 09:39 AM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Elizabeth, butterflies are among my favorites. Therefore, I really love this. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Absolutely enchanting. *S* |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You just blew my mind. I wrote a fairytale very much like this-- (I've been thinking of posting it in prose but it needs so much work I get tired just thinking about it.) But? I wrote mine when I was pregnant....  OH. LIZ?  naw... Thanks for this one--written with a magick wand. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Liz...you talents always amaze me |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
You could truly write about anything in your mind cant you? But you jhust make it so speacial! Anyone can write, But only poets can capture the heart. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Nancy, I do believe you like fairies! Marti, beautiful graphics! THank you for your very gracious comments SmartChick, YOu honor me by reading my poems. THank you, dear poetess, you have been a great inspiration to me southrn, THank you so much, southern beauty serenity blaze. Our minds must think alike. I would love to read the piece you wrote! Ruth, Likewise, dear friend Connel. Awww, what a sweet comment. Thanks Liz |
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Amara Member
since 2003-02-23
Posts 158East of the moon, west of the sun. |
Wonderful spell you wove. Very beautiful, and pure fantasy, my favourite genre. Such a magical image your paint...or maybe conjure? That's what we, as heroes, do. We live as if the world were like it should be, to show the world what it could be. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Elizabeth Thank you for taking me on such an enchanting journey which was so much enjoyed. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
Hey other Liz. As usual, that was great. Butterflies....I love it. the Wind is invisible. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, His poem will stay for a very long time. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Enchanting, Elizabeth! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 Imagination Inventing a fairytale So believable ~* I Believe *~ |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Oh... Liz, Who'd you inherit that pen from, and how do you keep topping a (10)... starting a new site this month (feb 14) with new server. Will send the url when it's up and running. warm hugs, dale Speaking of ghosts, and after such an eternity. . .wouldn't you know, here comes mine again... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Liz, you have made a beautiful story here. One I will read to my granddaughters. Sandra |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Amara, what a beautiful poet name. I'm glad you enjoyed the fairytale Thanks for your comments Suetang, THank you for your kind words Wind, Butterflies! Everyone's favorite! Thank you. Sy, Thank you, dear, but sometimes I wonder about the poet Mysteria, Oh, you do find the most apprpriate graphics! Thank you, my fairy lucky, My best to you and Rosemary. Thanks for keeping in touch Sandra, That is the greatest compliment. I hope they enjoy it. Thank you! Hugs, Liz |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I hear tell that fairytales really can come true... Whatcha think lovely lady???... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Nan The fairy tales come from SOMEBODY"S dreams, and i know that SOME dreams come true. THank you, my dreaming friend Fairy hugs Liz |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--You are magic!! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Very pretty and wonderfully lyrical! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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KoKo Senior Member
since 2003-02-15
Posts 995Inside the shadow's shadow |
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautifully written! Very well done!!!!!!!! I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man. |
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