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Butterflies of Beauty

As I wandered through the wood Delighting in the shade, In the very heart of it I found a hidden glade. In that glade a sunbeam shone, A shaft of golden light. And into that sunbeam A butterfly took flight. A swirl of iridescent blue Glinted in the sky, As gossamer wings carried it Aloft and way up high. It fluttered through the sunbeam, It twirled and spun around. Then danced a little pirouette, There stood I, spellbound. A little piece of heaven Played out before my eyes. It took but a sunbeam, And a dancing butterfly. Entry for 'Butterflies of Beauty' poetry contest Sponsored by Mystic Rose. 9/1/2017

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Date: 10/3/2017 1:41:00 PM
Lovely words
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Gary Smith
Date: 10/3/2017 1:53:00 PM
Thank you Peter :)
Date: 1/18/2017 4:49:00 PM
Neat work Gary, thanks, ...Mike Reed
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/18/2017 6:17:00 PM
Thank you Mike :)
Date: 1/11/2017 10:51:00 PM
A little gem of a poem, Gary - Loved it! My best regards! :) john
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/12/2017 1:58:00 AM
Thank you John :)
Date: 1/11/2017 9:38:00 PM
Lovely poem, Gary. Such beautiful imagery. And, congrats on POTD. Carole Duet
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/12/2017 1:58:00 AM
Thank you Carole :)
Date: 1/11/2017 7:02:00 PM
Nice poem worthy of selection for the day+++++++++
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/12/2017 1:59:00 AM
Thanks Bernard :)
Date: 1/11/2017 6:31:00 PM
such a pretty poem Gary, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/13/2017 11:23:00 AM
Thank you Jan :)
Date: 1/11/2017 6:04:00 PM
Beautifully expressed poem, Gary. Gorgeous imagery accentuated by lush language. Congrats on POTD. Love and peace to you.
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 6:30:00 PM
Thank you Freddie :)
Date: 1/11/2017 12:50:00 PM
Congrats Gary on the feature...wonderful
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 1:34:00 PM
Thank you Tim :)
Date: 1/11/2017 10:46:00 AM
Back to congratulate you for POTD honors...
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 11:27:00 AM
Thank you Charlie :)
Date: 1/11/2017 10:15:00 AM
Congratulations! Simple things of beauty stir us.
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 10:43:00 AM
Thank you SW :)
Date: 1/11/2017 9:26:00 AM
Congratulations Gary! Such a lovely piece :)
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 10:43:00 AM
Thank you Akkina :)
Date: 1/11/2017 7:28:00 AM
Lovely. Congrats on POTD.
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 8:00:00 AM
Thank you Agnes :)
Date: 1/11/2017 7:28:00 AM
Congrats on receiving the poem of the day honors Gary. They made a wonderful choice.
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 8:00:00 AM
How kind, thank you Chris :)
Date: 1/11/2017 5:19:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD nicely written
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 7:19:00 AM
Thank you Jannie :)
Date: 1/11/2017 3:27:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/11/2017 4:03:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :)
Date: 1/9/2017 11:35:00 PM
Wow! Such movement in this piece, and the imagery! Best wishes in the contest. Rainbow.
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/10/2017 3:48:00 AM
Thank you Rainbow :)
Date: 1/9/2017 3:31:00 PM
Such a gentle piece, best wishes in the contest...
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/9/2017 4:04:00 PM
Thank you Charlie :)
Date: 1/9/2017 2:09:00 PM
- Lovely written, Gary - Good luck in the contest - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/9/2017 2:31:00 PM
Than you Anne-lise :)
Date: 1/9/2017 2:08:00 PM
Another Favorite Gary. Just beautiful. Once again, I felt like I was right there. Really enjoyed this :)
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/9/2017 4:11:00 PM
Thank you Heidi :)
Date: 1/9/2017 1:29:00 PM
Another beautiful piece Gary. So colorful, light and free feeling.
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Gary Smith
Date: 1/9/2017 1:30:00 PM
Thank you Chris :)

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