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Butterflies and the Sunrise--Anima

Becoming one with this watercolor painting of butterflies and the sunrise Stepping out of my bedroom and onto the canvas Touching baby blue powdered skies Violet, lilac, orchid majesty three purple hills across the horizon And rising just above Good morning blazing butterscotch sun Can't believe I'm standing below in the meadow Emerald grass so thick it cushions bare toes Dozens of butterflies aflutter, welcoming me in wings of translucent delicate petals and bows Breaking out of my cocoon, is like a rebirth Arms now adorned with sheer taffy hued butterfly wings They appear to glisten as honey sunrise shines through I feel so free flying with the other winged things Below the painting my orange tabby jumps and swats trying to capture me from these pastel hills and skies Don't you worry my pet, I'll return to the bedroom soon But for now I'm at one with butterflies and the sunrise 5/1/16

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/27/2016 3:46:00 PM

this is really beautiful, Dineen. If it was entered into the Anima contest and did not win , I would say it's only because you had yourself change to a butterfly when the contest was about portraying the masculine aspect of your personality. this poem is a lovely work of art!! (so creative how you included the cat!)

Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 6/27/2016 9:18:00 PM

Glad to know you feel that way about this piece Andrea, thank you very much. The contest portraying the masculine aspect of your personality...that was judged recently, correct? I didn't enter that one. Certainly appreciate your support.

Bl Devnath

Date: 5/2/2016 11:47:00 AM

Beautiful picture of butterflies and the sunshine painted with water colors that's dream like. You have done with amazing inner sense related to with subconsciousness to bring this beautiful art. My favorite poem and poetess both. Wish you good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl

Dineen Williams Gault
Date: 5/3/2016 4:34:00 AM

You humble me with such wonderful comments BL. We never know how readers will receive/interpret our words, I so appreciate your thoughtful response. Thank you much!