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To Know A Butterfly
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To Know A Butterfly |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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 To Know a Butterfly You see the beauty on the outside and stare with delight You reach out and try to touch never once feeling fear You see in the day all the beauty never thinking about the night So what happens...when the butterfly needs to shed a lonely tear Look at the beauty that is encased within the pastel wings Look at the love that is hidden in the colorful heart There is a song hidden deep inside one she reluctantly sings The butterfly's tune is one of sorrow hidden until the day will depart The sorrow comes from inward beauty that we so often overlook The pain from days of judgement as she strives so much to please The soul of a butterfly is one of gold and as novel as any classic book Always ready to have the pages read no longer wanting to simply tease Did you know that butterflies have words that they wish to share Did you ever take the time to see if there was even a voice I have listened with my heart because this I did dare I have found in the passing of many a day that she has given me that choice Deep within the walls of patterns glistening in the sun Hidden amidst the breezes in trees as she flutters on by There is a softened heart begging to have you not shun Her words , her feelings, her voice listen and you may hear her cry There is this wondrous loving heart deep within this beauties soul There flows in the veins of her a life giving force of love All things in her life so far have taken their toll But yet her beauty she still gives as she flutters in the sky above Love her, admire her, desire her but do not ignore whats there Just because her wings are smiling with the colors of pastel Look deep within so that you may find all the real beauty she has to share This my friend is the only way to see and to know the butterfly well Mark Bohannan |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, strumming my pain with your fingers, but so beautifully wrought. Thank you. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Waking up to butterfly tales...this is sure to be a wonderful day. If it were merely a "butterfly tale" that would have been enough...but you always take things one step further...this is so tender and delicate...I'm left in awe of not only your work Mark but also your heart...this is an amazing display of each. **Angel Wing Hugs & Butterfly Kisses** (yep even a cowboy likes those) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
once again all I really need to say is ... "ditto" to the words of a butterfly... hmmmm that kind of SAYS IT ALL ...dont it. ...so does this amazing verse ... "Did you know that butterflies have words that they wish to share Did you ever take the time to see if there was even a voice I have listened with my heart because this I did dare I have found in the passing of many a day that she has given me that choice" ===================== theres nothing I can add here that will do this poem justice (or the poet) me |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
"Deep within the walls of patterns glistening in the sun" Great line And a wonderful message in this poem Your presentation is beautiful A superb poem in every way Liz |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Kethry-So glad you found the beauty in it. Holly-Any day filled with you is sure to be a day filled with beauty. I am so glad that you were able to wake up with this. You know my heart now I am trying to share yours with the world.  Yours is too beautiful not to be known.JM-Thank you so much and for once(twice actually) I do not mind one of your dittos. Thanks hon. Liz-Thank you so much and I love it when you pick a favorite line. Hugs to you. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Methinks butterflies bring out the best in you! Lots of lovely images in here...this one just floated by, on the sweetest of breezes...muchly impressed Mr. Mark! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
mark - great presentation and work, here. I like the way your thoughts flowed through this. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Mark, this is a work of art here...the way it's laid out, format...very nice reading, wonderful messages, I love anything about nature and now I look at the butterfly in a new light |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Incredible,fantasic,wonderful!!!!!! Oh.....did I mention I liked it??  Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Mark-Thank you for the magnificent view of the butterfly. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is lovely, Mark... well done! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
you're a most sensitive man Mark - 5*'s bravo! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--You open your heart just like the butterfly opens her wings...and when you do we see how beautiful you are... Wonderful, tender render with these words. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Mark... Your words are a constant source of joy to me....as you write with the pen of your heart....... P.S. Would you someday tell me how to get pictures and icons inserted into the New Topic page? I've tried the instructions, and for some reason, it won't work for me. I would sure appreciate it, as I have about a million I could use. Thanks!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
serenity-me thinks you are sooooo right. Lofting a smile and hug to you my sweet friend. Thank you. LngJhnAg-Thank you kind sir. Always a pleasure to have you stop by. Now don't forget to pet the kitties "AGAIN" on your way out.  ....don't worry I won't tell.passing shadows-Thank you so much and I appreciate you stopping by. Marina-Are you sure? Damn girl...think I will keep you around just to make me smile more.LOL Thank you much.Gemini-My pleasure and thank you for you. suthern-Thank you Wilfred-And double that to you and your generous replies. Thank you. Never had a gut rate me before.LOL Martie-If not for her wings my heart would be locked forever. Thank you so much my friend. Sunny1-And our visits whether your post or mine are a constant source of JOY to me as well. Now for the lessons....I think maybe I am the wrong one to help but check your email for what I do know. I just myself learned how to do this so you may have to ask a more skilled poet but I will do my best for you always. Thank you my friend. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
After reading this poem, the first words out of my mouth were WOW! It's a shame that it took me this long to finally read this gem. Mark, this is amazing in both poetic verse and in message. You are becoming one of my favourite poets in here, I always love your poems and stand in awe of your talent! And I love butterflies too! From now on when I gaze upon a butterfly, I will also remember your wise words and relate them to that of a person as well They say that for the most part, you can tell a lot about a person from the stories they write and from the poems they pen and my friend, after reading many of your pieces, I have come to the conclusion that you are beautiful - inside and out with many unique colours like that of a butterfly. Do I get brownie points now? LOL  I truly mean that and please don't be so modest, a publishing company would be fools if they didn't publish a book of your poetry.A few of my favourite lines: "Look at the beauty that is encased within the pastel wings Look at the love that is hidden in the colorful heart" "Deep within the walls of patterns glistening in the sun" "Love her, admire her, desire her, but do not ignore what's there Just because her wings are smiling with the colors of pastel Look deep within so that you may find all the real beauty she has to share This my friend is the only way to see and to know the butterfly well" WOW! Take care, Melissa Honeybee < !signature--> The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 09-18-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this one needs another flutter around the room... wings to fly baby.... you wrote them them with this jewel...  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Bravo, Mark. You have displayed a lot of feeling and sentiment with this one...not to mention poetic ability |
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BirdeeB Member
since 2000-09-16
Posts 106USA |
wow,Thank you from the imagry(spelled wrong sorry) THat was an amazing tale.. Oh and thank you for the encouragement also BirdeeB "So don't judge me by my failures, only by my dreams" SR71 |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Melissa-Brownie points????? Heck girl, after all that just tell me where you want the moon hung. Okay so I will say thank you and I remain humbled by your sincere praise as I will give thought to your suggestion. How could I not at least give it consideration after one such as yourself gives me such a powerful glowing on the inside. I am happy to find that I am one of your favorite poets and please "KNOW" that I will "NEVER" tire of having your name on my posts. I will forever look forward to seeing and reading your visits with me. Now if I simply say THANK YOU FROM THE DEPTHS OF MY SOUL AND THE ESSENCE OF MY HEART will that be okay? I am truely humbled by your words of praise but feel I could now soar to any heights. JM-My friend, I believe between that "jewel" and you being the "gem" that you are, then I am one blessed cowboy. Thank you my dearest friend. Balladeer-Thank you so much sir....as you are finding out...emotion is my muse most of the time...the only "TRUE" way for me to write.....thus the can of spam was from the heart as well  ....now you know!!!! BirdeeB-Why thank you so much and as for the encouragement....any time you need it....it is always free around here. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Mark~ A beautiful piece, lovely dedication Tracie~ Fly little butterfly Up into the sky Fly so high Free bye and bye Fly little butterfly Fly and be free Fill your heart With ecstasy Tracie xx Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Tracie-Thank you so much for the reply and a double dose of thanks for recognizing the "Beautiful" soul of the one it is dedicated to. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Your poem is so beautiful Mark "There is a chord in every heart that has a sigh in it, if touched aright." - Marie Louse De La Ramee (1839-1908), English Writer |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Victoria-thank you much. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
outstanding beauty in your words .... GE |
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jlocke Member
since 2000-09-10
Posts 169CC,TX |
Wow! What beautiful words!  Love is the law, love under will. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
a butterfly's tear not seen in nature's mirror encompassed in love |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Dear Mark, Your colour's of late have been so gentle and soft....like your heart. This was so beautiful and did I mention I think your way to talented........Are you sure your not a poet? lol...........You really have left me stunned lately with the deepness of your words and how they flow like a gentle breeeze from one line to the next..........keep it flowin........And yes, to answer your question in one of your last posts.....deeper is better........  Jenn E |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Greeneyes-Thank you so very much. jlocke-Thank you so much and love your signature. **Karilea** Tears on satin wings fall tenderly on this heart as butterfly rests Thank you my friend. Jenn E-"ALWAYS"-- Well a poet I may or may not be But one thing I have learned in time Is that I write from my heart for all to see And most often than not it lands in rhyme Thank you my dear friend. Nice to see your smile shining this way. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ Sometimes you save one to give you that delicious little Hershey's Kiss just before closing your eyes .... Oh, my ... and I'm off to La-La Land dreaming of sweet, beautiful Butterflies, and knowing that one has lit within your heart, makes me smile ... again. Precious Butterfly~ ... this is a man with vision .... he sees within your heart and your soul. Soar, little Butterfly~ all of the nectar of the garden is within your fluttered reach. Love n' hugs and all that jazz ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
WOW and WOW again! Mark, this is fantastic. Not only did your words make me smile, they made me stop and think about all the beatuy around us that we just almost seem to ignore. What a refreshing piece you've penned! Thank you..... ~Sheri |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Mark, I almost missed this exquisite poem. Beautiful thoughts here, so sweet and genuinely penned as a gentle reminder to watch for the inner beauty of all things. Simply wonderful my friend! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Mark, sorry I missed this the first time by. I have always loved and watched the butterfly. So this is wonderful to read. It is also a wonderful metaphor for lovely person too, I think. Parker |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Marge-Thank you my dear friend and yes I think she is a keeper as are you my dear one. Her to keep me in line(somewhat...as long as she continues to tie me up) and you to keep around so I can safely get into trouble.LOL Sheri-Why thank you so much and isn't it so wonderful to have so much beauty surrounding us especially when we take the time to relish it. Kit-do you know what is truely beautiful....your gleeful heart and attitude as you make me smile with each visit and you so readily accept challenges. Parker-No thinking about....she "IS" the most remarkable and loving person I could ever hope to find and as each day passes I learn that there is so much more she has to offer and she does it so sweetly and softly. Locked up in her beauty is a beauty yet undefined. Thank you so very much sir for your visits of late and I wanted to tell you that you also are appreciated. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Your words always seem to be just the right thing to say. As always I am impressed with them. Dee |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Dee-Thank you so very much....I write from the heart so it is easy to pen the right words. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Another butterfly poem, Mark. You've done this so well. I admire greatly. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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