Wings of Revelations (my first haiku)

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Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

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0 posted 2003-07-24 08:11 AM

Wings of Revelations

Tawny wings flutter
Soft landing her spread reveal
Insight with night's flight

Now a story about my first haiku.

Last eve I was reading the Bible with a friend on my porch when a butterfly landed upon the words of
Revelations, Chapter 2.Within moments of its departure, it returned again, landing in the very same spot.Of course, both us were amazed.

This particular Bible had been given to me over 22 years ago, but it has been lost for 20 years.A month ago, I prayed for a new Bible.The very next day, my former mother-in-law called to say she had found a Bible with an inscription to me.Indeed it was the missing Bible!

Now I wonder if the butterfly carried the spirit of that very spiritual and righteous woman.

I am curious to know what you think.

Thanks,
Patricia

VOE
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since 2003-07-10

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From the land of Camelot

1 posted 2003-07-24 08:21 AM

Patricia, I have to say that I do think you are right, and that things happen in this life that are meant to uplift our faith and hope. I loved the poetry, but the story behind it was wonderful, especially since your long lost treasure was returned to you!
~V~

I speak from the Voice Of Experience

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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2 posted 2003-07-24 08:22 AM

Wow, Patricia, this is very beautiful, inspiring and touching!
I always identify butterflies with souls who have passed on ... I think this contact has been orchestrated by someone "above" ...
The soft landing, twice on the same spot, holds a message of love ... NO DOUBT!
I love this very much and will keep it.
Nice that your first one is soooo significative!
Love and hugs. Margherita

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

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3 posted 2003-07-24 08:49 AM

In appreciation of the Haiku,
which could stand alone, I am
amazed, and pleased, at the fact
that you would share such a personal
story about an amazing friend, and her
amazing gift. Indeed, God works in
mysterious ways - and who is to say
that He wouldn't cover His messenger
in beautiful wings of color?

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2003-07-24 09:08 AM

Patricia~
As lovely as they come~

Not surprising that spirits flutter on soft winging~
I believe that !!!
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

5 posted 2003-07-24 09:10 AM

Patricia as I read your Haiku,
I was about to reply with what a beautiful one it is for your first try..
Then I read your experience wiyth the bible..
truly the experience was a gift from God
and remarkable in itself.
Wonderful wonderful dear poetess.
~Smiles & hugs, Nancy~

~The breeze that kissed you on the face,
Has held me in the same embrace~

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

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right...there

6 posted 2003-07-24 09:13 AM

Wonderful haiku...and a wonderful story that inspired it..

believe in what your heart feels...

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

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just out of reach

7 posted 2003-07-24 09:24 AM

Patricia, a beautiful haiku and a story with angelic wings as well. Wonderful !! Chris

"At one glance
I love you
With a thousand hearts."

— Mihri Hatun, Turkish poet

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

8 posted 2003-07-24 09:34 AM

very lovely haiku and an equally refreshing story.
*s
M

Ericc
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since 2003-01-31

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9 posted 2003-07-24 10:11 AM

I think it's beautiful.
Eric

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

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10 posted 2003-07-24 09:59 PM

Soft and radiant write...
Hugs, TD

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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Florida, USA

11 posted 2003-07-24 10:14 PM

Patricia, this is so beautiful...the haiku
as well as the inspiration behind it. Thank you
for sharing it with us.

Hugs

Ethel

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