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Written by: Brenda Victoria Northeast

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Birth of a butterfly

I struggle and strive
I pump persevering flow  
I knew I could fly

© Brenda V Northeast 18th may 2012
For Gail Doyles- Inspirational contest

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elizabeth wesley

Date: 3/17/2013 3:22:00 PM

gorgeous verse taking the reader from struggle to victory. Who would think something so fragile could beat the odds? Wonderful thought in this Bren, Love, Lizzie

Debbie Duncan

Date: 8/22/2012 3:13:00 PM

I do love the haiku and butterflies,,,,, nice ;}

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/18/2012 5:38:00 PM

Good to know that you say I knew I could fly..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like a winner to me..Good luck..Thanks for stopping by, reading and taking the time to comment on my work..Sara

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 5/18/2012 3:40:00 PM

Beautiful Haiku!!!! <3 Always, Laura

daver austin

Date: 5/18/2012 2:22:00 PM

I always wondered who would solve the problem. Happy flying.. LOve, daver

harry horsman

Date: 5/18/2012 8:43:00 AM

Hey this so good, what a wonderful way to describe the birth of a butterfly. awesome. harry

nette onclaud

Date: 5/18/2012 4:07:00 AM

uplifting the soul to new heights, brenda... best wishes and huggs! :)

Brenda Victoria Northeast Date: 5/18/2012 4:16:00 AM

Thank you Nette : )

David Williams

Date: 5/18/2012 1:40:00 AM

Brenda very creative write..David

Brenda Victoria Northeast Date: 5/18/2012 4:01:00 AM

Thank you David : )

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Birth of a butterfly

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