Butterfly In the Corner


My room is small but a lovely place,
    and "in the corner" I have put some peaceful things;
nothing expensive, simple, often secondhand.
        A candle, 
incense and a colorful rug;
    and some pillows to hug.

I bring with me some flowers in a vase,
    it is there that my thoughts fly high on wings;
and I can soar to all realms grand.
        Oh, scandal,
meditation is like a drug;
    and I glide on my magic rug . . . 

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April 29, 2020


Poetry/Verse/Butterfly in the Corner
Copyright Protected, ID 20-1247-449-03
All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France

Submitted to the contest Strand Pick H
sponsor, Brian Strand

Third Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 5/2/2020 12:32:00 PM
This is SO apropos of these fraught times when we all are under 'house arrest'--I love the sense of ironic freedom you capture-congrats Constance on your win!
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Constance La France
Date: 5/2/2020 1:03:00 PM
LJ, thanks for the visit and congrats, normally I would find my peace in nature but that is off limits while under house arrest as you put it, but in a corner of my room I can fly away _Constance
Date: 4/30/2020 10:52:00 PM
Such a lovely place for inspiration, Constance. I received a suggestion when setting up my office to surround myself with things I love. It was a good idea! Congratulations. Hope you continue to find inspiration in your butterfly corner.
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Date: 4/30/2020 11:30:00 PM
Sam thank you for the nice comment and the congratulations. That was a good suggestion you were given, I believe we should always surround ourselves with meaningful things, things we love, and get rid of things that are just "things" _Constance
Date: 4/29/2020 10:25:00 PM
Fascinating lines.. This is awesome, so awesome.
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Constance La France
Date: 4/30/2020 10:07:00 AM
Funom, thank you so much for the compliment on my poem and the visit _Constance
Date: 4/29/2020 8:47:00 AM
Oh, enjoyed! <3
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Date: 4/29/2020 9:58:00 AM
Maureen, thanks for the visit _Constance
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