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Butterfly under glass |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
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Who has put this rainbow in prison? Who has painted this moth in cold rain? Even the name is something consumable. So many faces changing to flame. Who has trapped this sky in a bubble? Who has fractured the whisper of light? When it should float beyond the clouds it shudders and falls apart within sight. Who has snapped the ribs of the road? Who has kissed the dandelion dead? Even those particles know how to fly from your lips, to seed the sky's unfed. Who has put this rainbow in prison? What has clipped your shadow to bars? I can see you against the far window. You pass by again, in many cars. * Inspired by a recent prose piece by Janet Marie. Said if I only could ... |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Interesting but enjoyed Cold hands means a warm heart |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
 "Interesting, but," huh? Thanks for readin', tl23.Said if I only could ... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Who has put this rainbow in prison? Who has painted this moth in cold rain? Even the name is something consumable. So many faces changing to flame. ============================= Who has snapped the ribs of the road? Who has kissed the dandelion dead? Even those particles know how to fly from your lips, to seed the sky's unfed. ================================ I can see you against the far window. You pass by again, in many cars. ================================ Mike...(hand over heart) ...this is so perfect...thank you for finding a moment of inspire in my words...this poems lets me know you read me well, know me well thru my words. thank you for the butterfly slippers...some days they actually fit  Yer so kewl  Tell me we belong together |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
I loved it! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I can see why you were inspired... and I can thank the both of you that no ones pen has dried out... more! Please! |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I'm glad you all enjoyed this small poem on Janet's much more expansive vision. And Janet, I'm glad you enjoyed these words. It's hard not to know you, when I read you. Much love to y' all. Mikey Said if I only could ... |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I've always said that there is nothing more beautiful than a poem inspired by another poet....and this....very cool B! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
To be inspired by another writer is a beautiful thing in itself... This was exquisitely penned Mikey! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Samantha G Kennedy Member
since 2002-07-27
Posts 131Kent England |
Who has snapped the ribs of the road? Who has kissed the dandelion dead? Even those particles know how to fly from your lips, to seed the sky's unfed. wow! loved this stanza, each word melds into the next a great read, love your style! Sammie ^i^ |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate yr words.Said if I only could ... |
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Anvrill Senior Member
since 2002-06-21
Posts 710in the interzone now |
And I love your words. And you. Duh.The loneliest words you'll ever know: |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I love you too, Lori. Mike Said if I only could ... -KB [This message has been edited by bsquirrel (08-02-2002 06:11 PM).] |
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