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Butterfly Under Glass

How did I arrive In this glass menagerie? Why look at all those peoples' eyes Just staring in at me Not one of them to say "let's just unscrew the lid" and let me out to fly- oh wait! That one just d i d

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Date: 9/16/2017 12:26:00 PM
They say a title is vital and this one caught my eye. The line "let's just unscrew the lid and let me out to fly" is so aesthetic. This poem is playful and childlike which in my opinion are the best poems. Thanks for sharing................peace!
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 9/16/2017 12:28:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Richard. This was for a poetry contest on animals or something a while back.
Date: 4/2/2017 9:12:00 AM
Love the "twist" at the end.... Terrific gem
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Date: 3/30/2017 5:31:00 PM
Almost the season of pollinators is upon us here on Mn. Gayle....glad to read your kindred poem..
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 3/30/2017 6:55:00 PM
Well I appreciate you reading I bet it's beautiful up there. I've never been.
Date: 3/30/2017 4:11:00 AM
Very cool Gayle, freedom is a wondrous thing, n'est pas?
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 3/30/2017 6:51:00 AM
Thank ya Phil :)
Date: 3/30/2017 4:01:00 AM
A great ending. I really liked this little beauty.
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 3/30/2017 6:51:00 AM
thx Maria!
Date: 3/30/2017 1:21:00 AM
Lovely little write, especially like the ending and how you've typed 'did' it invokes such imagery.
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 3/30/2017 5:51:00 AM
Thank you Elizabeth. This was written for a contest at one point.

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