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Like a Butterfly

Your colours were so bright, But you didn't flaunt them like a peacock, Crowing for attention. You knew you already had everyone around you captivated. Your wings were so fragile, But we could never have known it, Because you were so strong. Invincible. In a flutter you were gone, Leaving only memories of the beauty, The wonder, You brought into all our lives Like a butterfly Now, although you are gone, You still go wherever you please and you please wherever you go. A floating jewel more radiant, glorious than before. Your wings are no longer tethered, The flower that once bloomed is now free, Flying with angelic grace. Your vivid colours live on, Even though you've left our garden behind, In sorrow, But still blooming from your presence. Like a butterfly. Our loss is heaven's gain, And you have now become something more wonderful. An angel, Whose beating wings still dance. Like a butterfly.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/28/2016 11:21:00 AM
Sarah, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love ** SKAT **
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Date: 8/31/2011 12:00:00 AM
this is precious, and you need to enter it in one of the free verse contests if you haven't already! What day is your Bday. I was born on Labor Day and rarely does my Bday happen on that day, but this year, my birthday is Monday, so it will be a Labor day bday again!
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Date: 8/30/2011 6:56:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Sarah. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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Date: 8/29/2011 9:12:00 PM
Creative, deep and meaningful expressions, Sarah
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Date: 8/29/2011 5:26:00 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed reading your lovely butterfly poetry ... enjoy the site with its many features as u continue to share words with luv..
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