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Like Butterflies

Like butterflies, your words I catch

And store them safe away

In my heart’s little treasure chest

For my soul’s rainy day

Then like butterflies, I let them fly

And flit about my heart

A kaleidoscope of colored wings

That make my healing start

Like butterflies, they settle down

And let me gaze a while

At nestled beauty in my palm

That brings a loving smile

When this peaceful pause is over

And I must journey on

Gracefully, they all fly back in

For to me they belong

Your words, your words are butterflies

Most treasured beauteous things

Oh dear, my love, if you but knew

The joy each butterfly brings

Eileen Manassian GhaliLike Butterflies

Like butterflies, your words I catch

And store them safe away

In my heart’s little treasure chest

For my soul’s rainy day

Then like butterflies, I let them fly

And flit about my heart

A kaleidoscope of colored wings

That make my healing start

Like butterflies, they settle down

And let me gaze a while

At nestled beauty in my palm

That brings a loving smile

When this peaceful pause is over

And I must journey on

Gracefully, they all fly back in

For to me they belong

Your words, your words are butterflies

Most treasured beauteous things

Oh dear, my love, if you but knew

The joy each butterfly brings

Eileen Manassian Ghali

Like butterflies, your words I catch And store them safe away In my heart’s little treasure chest For my soul’s rainy day Then like butterflies, I let them fly To flit about my heart A kaleidoscope of colored wings That make my healing start Like butterflies, they settle down And let me gaze a while At nestled beauty in my palm That brings a loving smile When peaceful pause is almost done And I must journey on They all fly back, unhurried in For to me they belong Your words, your words are butterflies Most treasured beauteous things Oh dear, my love, if you but knew The joy each butterfly brings Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/31/2014 9:15:00 AM

I so enjoyed reading this one again. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/31/2014 12:11:00 PM

Thanks, Richard. I'm glad that you took the time to visit my older writes. You haven't posted today. I hope all is well.

Richard D Seal

Date: 3/12/2014 7:19:00 PM

You have descibed butterfly words as delicately as the real thing in this write my little Desert Orchid. Words written as beautiful as butterfly wings. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/31/2014 2:55:00 PM

Even your responses are poetic Richard. I hope you are enjoying the day.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/31/2014 12:14:00 PM

Well this must be one of the few posts of yours that has no teasing involved. Mr Seal...are you running a fever? Are you ill? Dear oh dear....thank you for this lovely post. Every now and again...it's wonderful to get pure unadulterated praise.

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 3/11/2014 5:15:00 PM

The poetic quality of this is fine Eileen. Your words are beautifully drawn here. Ps. Love the new pic : )

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/31/2014 12:15:00 PM

Hi, Mustapha....thanks for visiting. I'm sorry I'm late with this reply. Glad you could drop by. There again...used your name in one of my classes! :) Hope all is well.

Poet Tacito

Date: 3/10/2014 10:53:00 PM

Elegant & graceful. One of the video games I'm making involves butterflies finding their way. This writing had me think about that. "A kaleidoscope of colored wings"...yeah, you are. :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/31/2014 12:13:00 PM

Hi, Drake! Don't know how I missed thanking you on your comment here...and such a lovely one as well. I listened in to the archived show today. Was out visiting with hubby and the family. It was really good! You guys were having a wild time. Will call in next time. Thanks and hugs

Tim Smith

Date: 3/10/2014 2:23:00 PM

This is so beautiful Eileen..I love it...Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/10/2014 4:21:00 PM

Thanks, Tim....Glad you did!!!!! Thanks for the post.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/10/2014 9:10:00 AM

What a wonderful thought. This makes me smile, it is such a lovely metophor. You pulled me into a beautiful picture.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/10/2014 9:12:00 AM

:) Thanks for jumping right in, Richard! :) Glad to have you here.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/10/2014 8:15:00 AM

Lovely poem Eileen. Glad to see that you have resumed your journey with a smile...stronger than ever before. [Is that the reason for a new avatar that depicts the joy of living? :)] // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/10/2014 9:13:00 AM

Paul, thank you for your gracious words. You have such a way to lighten a burden. :) Yes, I am smiling....and I'm back on track...for now! My avatar? Yes, could be.... :) Thanks for the visit.

Aiyah Torres

Date: 3/10/2014 7:20:00 AM

A beautiful poem to start a new week, Eileen!! so enjoyable.... =)) ..ooopps! ..i forgot! ..you are so beautiful on your new avatar photo... ;')) keep shining like a butterfly wings!! ..^__^

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/10/2014 7:32:00 AM

AiyaH...thanks for visit, sweetie! Your avatar is quite intriguing! The eyes are the windows to the soul, my dear! Thank you for your lovely comment. On my way to visit you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/10/2014 7:16:00 AM

- Really beautiful and soft written Eileen!! - - A pleasure to read ...... the sun shines warmly through my window - Sending you some warm sun rays. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/10/2014 7:19:00 AM

- You are so sweet ... thank you :)))

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/10/2014 7:18:00 AM

Oh beautiful one!!! You ARE my Sunshine! HUGS!!!!