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Pink Butterflies

Breath Nuance Light Dark Dappled sunlight casting shadows I see you before me Riding bareback An elegant mare Swishing her tail through tall dry grasses Chocolate fur Gliding us to new beginnings A subtle breeze almost imperceptible Your hair blowing gently Haloed by glittering light, pollen and promises The savanna an alive carpet You turn to eye me A knowing glance A beckoning A calling A soundless kiss finds me My soul awakens Velvet rose petal messages arrive from the sky goddesses My heart unlatches Laughter flows within my veins Creating silent moist raindrops on my palms My thighs grip my horse more tightly Dusty red ancient rock surrounds us Taking us to worlds that have once been Kisses on the wind leading us deeper into the land Tricking water in the distance The smell of dust and mesquite and memories When did we first meet Was it here or in another lifetime My thoughts envelop me with wonder and ache I feel your kiss on my earlobe Coupled with the cawing of a hunting bird above I shiver Gazing upward shadows pass Opening a crack in the jagged skyscape Casting a radiant beam on my chest Transporting me to the day we walked through the dense undergrowth Damp green limey tendrils cascading around us Revealing a hidden path dotted with singing ladybugs A symphony of notes rising from the mossy carpet Sing to me dear ones Sing to me For your song fills my heart With joy and promise and hope We walk slowly making our way past lifetimes Of pain and sorrow and rebirth and passion Small bellied frogs hop along leading the way Dotting the path with neon yellow and delicious peach orange I chuckle and my heart expands I feel full and alive I am grateful for the journey I feel the warmth of your hand graze my hip I feel your breath creating dreamcatchers In the light behind me Your quiet words travel with me I glisten in sweat Children’s voices rise up I hear them in the distance Songs in a language I don’t understand The words float and dance into the air As they do I feel the love An eternal embrace Carried on the whispers of their souls We are close Ancestor trees move aside So that we may enter the clearing I kneel and open my arms I am surrounded by The pink butterfly children Each one smiling Pink clouds of butterflies surround them Silent tears stream down my cheeks. As I rise, I notice families, tribes and friends Elders and ancient ones The mesmerizing rose pink wings create A vibration that fills all of us with immeasurable gratitude Joining in a circle we hold hands and raise them up towards the heavens Bowing our heads as we become one heart beating together. POTD 7/26/2025

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Date: 8/3/2025 11:32:00 AM
Susan, l like many others was captivated by your pink butterflies write…your imagery and descriptive words unfolded effortlessly as l read sharing a beautiful story! I feel it was connected to Rico in some way with the native ancestry. You must miss him…..Huge Congratulations on POTD! Debx
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Date: 7/30/2025 5:24:00 AM
'Pink Butterflies' was so worth the wait Susan. Such a wonderful mosaic of imagery and themes that seemlessly come together - like a film itself in the hands of such an expert director. I took time out to explore what a pink butterfly may symbolize: "love, joy, and happiness, transformation, renewal, and spiritual awakening." What a beautifully apt title for your work :) Cheers - Gary
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Date: 7/28/2025 11:53:00 AM
Dearest Susan, congratulations on your POTD! It is a mesmerizing story of renewal. I am drawn into your search for a new life just as you were drawn into this place by the sound of children's voices. Your poetic images and phrases are pure artistry! Congratulations on your POTD! So wonderful to be inspired by you again! Blessings to you carried on pink wings, dear friend!
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Date: 7/27/2025 5:51:00 PM
Congratulations, Dear Susan, on your awesome poetry - with the enchanting imagery you have created, it sounds surreal to me! Wonderful to see you back here! Love and best wishes ~
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/31/2025 2:15:00 PM
Hi dear Mala! So wonderful to have you visit. Thank you. Happy to see all of your accomplishments on you poetry and life journey. Sending you big hugs, Love, Susan :)
Date: 7/27/2025 5:12:00 PM
Dear Susan, I’m still floating in that warm, windswept dimension you conjured so effortlessly. Reading your poem felt like tracing my own soul’s footprints through dreamsoil. Poetry can do amazing things when it stops trying and simply becomes. Congrats on POTD! Summer Blessings, My Dear Susan, Danei
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Date: 7/31/2025 2:11:00 PM
Dear Daniel, I am thrilled by your immersion into my poem. I love your comments as they mirror thoughts in my heart. I love tracing my own soul's footprints through dreamsoil ! Beautiful. I appreciate your presence immensely. Looking forward to reading you ! Hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/27/2025 12:06:00 AM
Beautiful poetry Susan, a wonderful journey it takes the reader on. Congratulations oon having received the honour of poem of the day…. Beryl
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/30/2025 6:58:00 PM
Dear Beryl , Thank you for taking this journey with me ! I appreciate your visit and comments. Hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 10:37:00 PM
Mesmerizing poem, so full of emotions and imagery. So deserving of a POTD.
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Date: 7/30/2025 6:57:00 PM
Hi dear Victor ! I have missed your poems . Looking forward to visiting you soon . Grateful for your presence. Thank you . Big hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 8:31:00 PM
You poem is certainly one of a kind , luck of the draw, good jib
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Date: 7/30/2025 6:55:00 PM
Hi Me Me . Thank you for your visit and comments ! All the best to you , Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 1:40:00 PM
- A beautiful poem, Susan :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
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Date: 7/29/2025 5:18:00 PM
Dear Anne-Lise, Happy for your visit. Thank you ! Big hugs to you, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 12:45:00 PM
Congratulations Susan on your out of body experience POTD, makes me want to watch the Avatar movie again, beautifully written piece, with so many unique standout lines, fully deserving of today’s accolade, cheers David
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Date: 7/29/2025 5:17:00 PM
Dear David, Wonderful to have you visit and journey with me. Thank you thank you. Grateful to step out of space and time through words. Hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 11:23:00 AM
How I’ve missed your moving poetry, you are a beautiful soul Susan You’ve transformed the power of the pink butterfly, delectably and completely tuned us into your mystic journey, love as you so eloquently describe Like many a fantasy one can only visualize, imagery so kind, sensuality divine I was filled with your joyful sentiments as I joined in the circle embracing as one You give us freedom from earthly limitations and the aspiration to reach a higher state of being Congratulations on a wonderous POTD! Welcome back poetess Wishing you loving vibrations and xhugs_Anaya
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Date: 7/29/2025 7:56:00 AM
Oh Anya, Your comments wash over me and make me smile...I so appreciate you seeing me and us through this journy of love. Yes it is possible to reach a higher state of being. For the heart does not have a limit and can continue to expand indefinitely. I so appreciate your loving thougts and words. You make me soar and fly with a smile on my face. Embracing you now dear one ! Thank you for taking this journey with me. In gratitude for you. xx Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 10:40:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Pink Butterflies" write. I love butterflies and your line, "Pink clouds of butterflies surround them." Have a blessed day with your win...........
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Date: 7/29/2025 7:48:00 AM
Hi dear Paula, So nice to see you here ! Thank you for your comments. Yes to be surrounded with pink butterflies..It makes me smile at the thought. Hugs and all good wishes, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 9:34:00 AM
Susan, I wanna be surrounded by ' pink clouds. ' Just the thought of drifting in a sky filled with *strawberry* clouds, well, that's what this reminds me of- it leaves me smiling so big. :) Your words are beyond beautiful. They hold depth, meaning and passion. A soothing calm. If I close my eyes, I am there. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 7/29/2025 7:47:00 AM
Dear Brandy, Your sweet presence is so lovely to receive! Thank you for taking this journey with me and floating with your eyes closed and being there. I am grateful for your strawberry cloud comment and your big smile! Big hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 7:55:00 AM
Dearest Susan, my soulful poetry sister and time-travel companion, I adore the return of your white-winged spirit and resonant poetic voice, that echoes through time and space and through souls past and present, to reverberate in the pages of Poetry Soup once again. I have missed your graceful presence and soulful poetry so much! The power on your verse leads me into a golden meditation where our souls mingle with ancient and young energy and emotion where we are enlightened and rejuvenated. Such a sense of beauty and comfort washes over me as we journey through the tender strength of your poem. In gratitude to you and your empathic and healing artistry. Congratulations for your poem's honor with POTD! Such a worthy choice, my dear poetry creator, friend and sister. Warmest wishes and love sent to you on pink butterfly wings.. ~Susan
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Date: 7/29/2025 7:43:00 AM
You touch my soul dear Susan with your heart, your indepth knowlege, your inspired time travel through many livetimes, your 6th sense, your awe and your pain, your passion and your laughter. Thank you for the gift of you. I adore your spirit and marvel and am inspired by your talent. Thank you for seeing me revealed in my words ... I appreciate you more than I can say. Hugs, Blessings and love sent on pink wings. :)
Date: 7/26/2025 7:50:00 AM
Very well penned! Congratulations on POTD! Enjoy your special day :)
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 6:16:00 PM
Hi dear Anne, Thank you so much for your visit and congratulations. Heading to read your Breakfast poem soon ! All the best, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 6:36:00 AM
Back to say Congratulations on tour POTD honor, Susan. This was a beautiful and deserving poem for this honor. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 6:13:00 PM
Thank you dear Bill . I appreciate you so very much . I look forward to reading more of your poems soon . Always inspired by you . Blessings, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 5:06:00 AM
Yay! Enjoy
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 5:45:00 PM
Tom! Thank you :) Big hugs, Susan
Date: 7/26/2025 4:57:00 AM
WOW....and a an authentic Boston "WICKED AWESOME"...loved this, it slowed me, invited me to participate in its soothing beauty....THANK YOU.
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Date: 7/27/2025 5:44:00 PM
Dearest John , Thank you .. thank you . Your comments brought a big smile to my face ! I am thrilled you were able to slow down and enjoy the journey with me. Big hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 4:38:00 AM
Susan, wonderfully penned, love your journey. Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 7/27/2025 9:54:00 AM
Hi dear Tania, so happy to see you here! Have a beautiful day and thank you so much for your visit and comments. Hugs, Susan.
Date: 7/26/2025 3:25:00 AM
I enjoyed the smooth flight of this poem. Wow and congrats on your POTD designation!
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Date: 7/27/2025 9:42:00 AM
Hi dear Sara, So happy to see your comment! I appreciate your presence and am looking forward to reading more of your lovely poems. Big hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 2:42:00 AM
Back again with warmest congratulations on POTD, Susan
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Date: 7/27/2025 9:41:00 AM
Thank you. Thank you dear Unseeking Seeker. Big Hugs, susan :)
Date: 7/26/2025 12:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your beautiful butterfly write earning potd Susan!
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Date: 7/27/2025 9:40:00 AM
Dear Karen, In gratitude for your visit and comments. I appreciate your presence! All the best, Susan :)
Date: 7/25/2025 10:11:00 PM
A FAV for this beautiful and meaningful poem, Susan. Your words took my spirit on an eternal journey to the soul of our existence. Your words were engaging and rhythmically matched the flowing colors of creations creatures. The flight was smooth and yet exhilarating to experience, but the closing verse was the climax we all dream of ... the magical scene of the butterflies rising as we all came together through gratitude and experienced the unity of a single heartbeat of the many. Love, Bill
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Date: 7/27/2025 9:40:00 AM
Dearest Bill, such a pleasure to hear from you . Thank you for your warmth and inspired comments as well as your FAV. I am in gratitude that my poem reached your heart. I have missed reading your poems and others. Thank you for the gift of you . All the best and big hugs, Susan :)
Date: 7/25/2025 5:57:00 AM
A new Susan write. Awesome. Pink butterfly children - so endearing and creative. In fact, this was some horseback ride! Do you have indigenous ancestry? I notice the recurring themes about native peoples in your writings. In any case this was/is a fantastic journey ending in warmth, unity, peace
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Date: 7/25/2025 6:46:00 AM
Hi dear Tom, so wonderful to have you visit - thank you for your passionate comments. I do not have indigenous ancestry however I’ve spent many years documenting coming-of-age ceremonies of young Apache women so I feel a strong union with them. It’s been so long since I posted and I’ve really missed the community here. Thanks again hugs, Susan:)
Date: 7/24/2025 7:46:00 PM
Oh my, my! What a deep, lucid meditation immersion this is! Great to read your poems again, Susan
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Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/25/2025 6:44:00 AM
Hi US !! How wonderful to have you visit my poem! I’ve really missed being here. Life has been beyond busy and to post a new poem feels happy and to have you here reading it makes me even happier thank you thank you.

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