by Carol P.
Member since:
April 26, 2007

A Butterfly

August 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT (Updated: August 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT)
views: 99 | rating: 10/10 (15 votes) | comments: 45

 

A butterfly hovers closely
And then quickly moves away,
Swiftly going wherever
It's heart may freely say.

A butterfly lowers and rises
With the wind's gusty breath,
As if coupled within a dance
Of a loving tenderness.

A butterfly only knows
How it feels to have wings,
To kiss the petals of flowers
In such elegant flutterings.

To have but one moment
Of such an exquisite flight,
Would be like a dream
Where all seems so right.
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Comments: 45

D. K. Aug 18, 2009, 11:11am EDT
I wish I was a butterfly. Your imagery is so beautiful.
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 11:14am EDT
Thank you, I would love to be as free as thse beautiful creatures.
adamsmommy l. Aug 18, 2009, 11:30am EDT
how beautiful!
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 11:54am EDT
Thanks!
Rose H. Aug 18, 2009, 11:33am EDT
Love the image and the pretty poetry, Carol.
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 11:54am EDT
Thank you Rose.
Gary (The Eclectic) Timothy Aug 18, 2009, 12:16pm EDT
Poetry and a picture - they are both worth another thousand Thoughts! 10
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 12:17pm EDT
Thanks again Gary!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Aug 18, 2009, 12:59pm EDT
Beautiful poem and photo.
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 1:27pm EDT
Thanks Nana.
Elaine S. Aug 18, 2009, 1:10pm EDT
Beautiful poem Carol
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 1:27pm EDT
Good to see you Elaine.
Aren't they delicate, wondrous creatures? Great writing, Carol...and I love the photo.
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 2:17pm EDT
Yes they are the best Renda. Thank you for coming by. The photo was taken on my deck a few weeks ago, this little guy spent a few hours with me, it was a great day!
I came back by here for another look. I saw some butterflies this weekend and thought about you (and my mom because she loves the butterflies).
Carol P. Aug 28, 2009, 1:12pm EDT
Thanks Renda. I just posted more and a video! :) How are you?
Marianne R. Aug 18, 2009, 3:16pm EDT
Beautiful shot
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 3:57pm EDT
Thanks Marianne.
Svetlana Goryacheva Aug 18, 2009, 3:41pm EDT
A beautiful poem and photo, dear Carol... love and hugs to you! :-)

Warmly from Moscow - S.
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 3:57pm EDT
Thank you my dear friend, so good to see you.
Madame Butterfly ~~ mary ann d ~~ Aug 18, 2009, 5:05pm EDT
What a lovely poem and photo to go with it.
If I'm not mistaken, the butterfly has alighted on your butterfly plant.
Carol P. Aug 18, 2009, 5:16pm EDT
Thank you, yes he landed on my lantana.
JOHN BECK Aug 18, 2009, 8:01pm EDT
Lovely thoughts and poem, Carol.
Carol P. Aug 19, 2009, 10:33am EDT
Good to see you John, thanks.
Ruth Luce Aug 19, 2009, 12:43pm EDT
This is so wonderful Carol, you really have caught the essence of that photo and what a feeling!!
Carol P. Aug 19, 2009, 12:44pm EDT
So good to see you Ruth.... thanks!!! ;)
granma gran Aug 19, 2009, 11:29pm EDT
the photo and the poem are both very beautiful.
Carol P. Aug 20, 2009, 11:02am EDT
Thank you so much Granma.
necee t. Aug 28, 2009, 12:55pm EDT
ooh Carol, this is really beautiful... Blessings always... love and hugs...
Carol P. Aug 28, 2009, 1:05pm EDT
Hi Necee!!! How are you? Thanks, this is one of my favs. :)
Randall C. Aug 29, 2009, 6:29pm EDT
Aww, this is so tremendous Carol. What a great poem. You need to start a little book. If you have the right software, you can do just that. I think I'm going to start one of my family and relatives.
Carol P. Aug 31, 2009, 12:29pm EDT
Thanks Randall. A great idea, maybe I will.
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Sep 1, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
That's really lovely - yes, wouldn't it be wonderful if for a brief moment we could know what it means to be a butterfly?

Have been thinking of you lately.
Carol P. Sep 1, 2009, 3:08pm EDT
Hiya Tonia, Good to see you. I have often wondered what it would be like, the only probelm is they don't live long. But oh what a peaceful carefree life it would be.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Hope things are well with you.
necee t. Sep 18, 2009, 6:29pm EDT
hi dear Carol... i came back...to say again how beautiful this is....
just today i saw a beautiful orange/black butterfly at the car wash... LOL...
i think he/she was enjoying the mist from the spray... i love butterflies too...
God bless you my friend...
Carol P. Oct 8, 2009, 10:14am EDT
Hi Necee, Thank you for sharing, good to see you. :)
Alison H. Oct 5, 2009, 1:52am EDT
You have captured the evanescent beauty of butterflies, Carol. So very lovely!
Carol P. Oct 8, 2009, 10:13am EDT
Thank you Alison.
So beautiful.
Carol P. Oct 8, 2009, 10:14am EDT
Thanks Katie!
Sandra T. Oct 14, 2009, 11:22am EDT
Wonderful poem!
Carol P. Nov 6, 2009, 9:06am EST
Thank you so much Sandra.
C.F. Stewart Nov 5, 2009, 10:31pm EST
You have done well, dear Carol. A sublimely crafted write on a very delicate and inspirational topic.
Carol P. Nov 6, 2009, 9:07am EST
Hello Chris, So good to see you. Thank you for taking the time to visit. This is one of my favorites. Even with the frosty temps, I still see butterflies. Amazing.

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