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Originally written for Alliteration Contest held in 2014
Entered into New or Old 2 sponsored by Eve Roper

Beautiful Butterfly

Brilliant blue butterfly Frequently fluttering freely Delicately dancing on dahlias Softly soaring skyward Buddleia bushes brimming with beauty Enchanting everyone’s eyes 6th July 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2016 at 4:32 PM
In < ten lines you have created magic with this winner…Way to go poet friend..Congrats on you being in the winners’ list..Sara
Sergi Avatar
October 5, 2016 at 1:37 PM
Simple bud beautiful poem in description of a blue butterfly. Congratulations!
Grasso Avatar
October 4, 2016 at 3:47 AM
Beautiful weave of thought! Congratulations, Jan! ...Fran
Allison Avatar
October 4, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Many thanks Francis:-) hugs jan xx
May Avatar
October 3, 2016 at 8:16 AM
wonderful winning write...Congrats on your win
Allison Avatar
October 3, 2016 at 3:16 PM
Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx
Scars Avatar
October 3, 2016 at 2:36 AM
How did I miss this one??? Beautiful Jan...congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Allison Avatar
October 3, 2016 at 3:16 PM
its one of my early poems Luloo - only been writing about 3 months when I wrote this one:-) hugs Jan xx
Nusker Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 10:29 PM
You have written a fabulous little piece. Congrats on your win, Jan.
Allison Avatar
October 3, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Thanks so much Afzal:-) hugs Jan xx
Garcia Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 6:58 PM
Here sits my obligatory monthly acknowledgement of your superior skill set - you're really good. I feel like I remember being mad at this poem - is this the one that cheated me out of a top-line finish a few months ago? If so I rescind the pleasant tone that seasons this comment
Allison Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 10:19 PM
You make me smile Phillip :-) this was one of my very early poems - i only started to write and post in Feb 2014... and the poem you mentioned was my one about a lily:-( hugs jan xx
Medders Tobechi Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 6:35 PM
Love the alliteration. Congratulations.
Allison Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 6:36 PM
Many thanks Janis:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
July 31, 2016 at 11:52 AM
- A lovely choice of your "old" poems Jan, congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
July 31, 2016 at 12:06 PM
Many thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs jan xx
Haight Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 7:47 PM
Jan, congratulations on your podium win in Eve's the New/Old 2 contest! Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 7:55 PM
Thanks Sandra:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 1:18 PM
Congratulations on your win, Jan! Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 3:20 PM
Many thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx
Prior Avatar
November 21, 2014 at 5:52 PM
I take it back this is alliteration... ;-).
Prior Avatar
November 21, 2014 at 6:08 PM
Well it's all about the enjoyment. got to keep in touch with your creative impulses..
Allison Avatar
November 21, 2014 at 6:02 PM
Thanks John:-) I've only been writing since February and are having the time of my life:-) Hugs jan xx
Fraser Avatar
September 8, 2014 at 2:40 PM
A Butterfly write that's a lovely delight. I'm seeing greened flowery meadows, wow, James :)
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2014 at 2:44 PM
Thanks as ever James for your lovely comment:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 4, 2014 at 2:25 PM
I do not what I should write, but my love,respect, thanks, and hugs :) Best regards & wishes. I wanted to put the above 3 lines on your wall, but I do not know how to save it. Now, My comment in one word beautiful!
Allison Avatar
August 4, 2014 at 2:28 PM
Thanks you so much for your kind kind words:-) I have no idea how to leave a comment on 'the wall' as i don't do social media and I guess it is done via facebook. Just keep reading and commenting this way - I find it is the most successful way of making new friends n here ! Hugs Jan xxx
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 4, 2014 at 2:26 PM
I do not know what I should...
Davis Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 11:21 PM
Jan What a beautiful descriptive poem on this wonderful insect. Full of imagery that is brilliant and colorful. Thank you for the great comment on my Heartless Lying poem.
Allison Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 2:04 AM
Thanks as ever for your lovely comments Robin. Hugs jan xxx
Belle Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 9:35 PM
It's as if I was taken to an enchanted garden. Keep on writing about butterflies, Jan. 'Love it! LoveLots, Ara
Allison Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 2:03 AM
Thanks so much for dropping by.Hugs Jan xx
Chutani Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 10:51 PM
Jan, you took us to the enchanted garden of heaven. Congrats. Mohan
Allison Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 2:05 PM
Oh Mohan that is such a lovely thing to say thank you so much! Hugs Jan xxx
Smith Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 7:59 PM
Congrats on a great win, Jan!.. Hugs.. Arlene
Allison Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 2:05 PM
Thanks Arlene :-) Hugs Jan xx
May Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 7:54 PM
Congrats on your win Jan
Allison Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 2:04 PM
Many thanks Joseph:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Roberts Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 7:08 PM
Congrats on a great write Jan ....Seren
Allison Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 2:04 PM
Thanks Seren. Hugs Jan xxx
Rivenbark Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Excellent imagery, I am indeed enchanted. Congratulations on your win :D
Allison Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 2:04 PM
Thanks for dropping by.:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Poteet Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Nice alliteration here, Jan. Congratulations! I'll have to check out that Buddleia bush. PS thanks for the comment on my Flight Plan alliteration.
Allison Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 2:03 PM
Thanks for the lovely comment:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Johnson Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 3:11 PM
Nicely done Jan. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Allison Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 2:03 PM
Thanks for dropping by Joyce:-) hugs Jan xxx
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 2:30 PM
Vivid imagery!! Love butterflies..:D kudos sweetie Jan ..:) xoxo;) olive here..:)
Allison Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 3:00 PM
Thanks for the lovely comment as ever Olive. Hugs Jan xxxxx
Walker  Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 1:21 PM
Beautiful Jan... Congratulations on your win in the contest... Verlena
Allison Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 2:59 PM
Many thanks Verlena I have read many entries they were excellent:-) Jan xx
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