Butterfly Wings

We pen the beauty of butterflies; we witness the grace in their flight.
The brilliance of shades is seen by day, but what of them by night?
They droop beneath the limbs; wings bound to hold dreams safe.
Dreams from babes who slumber; solace embroidered upon their face.
You can look through the day as they fly; search for the wing’s shimmer.
What you truly perceive on those wings are the dreams as they skimmer.
As litters rest, dreams drift away to the comfort of the chosen wings.
Decided by the soul of the child as they dream of being queens and kings.
As in destiny, each dream and each wing can only be promised to one.
The flying sentinels graciously drape until a child’s dream has come.
Then with awing wings that glisten, they fly across the sun’s light.
Carried to the hollows of trees, to be until the next twilight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 19, 2015 at 9:04 AM
I enjoyed this winning piece!
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December 18, 2015 at 11:17 PM
Great take with this lovely poem Nicholas.. Congrats on big win!
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December 18, 2015 at 3:46 PM
inventive write Nicholas, well worded and congrats on placing.'
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December 18, 2015 at 8:25 AM
This is one of my faves in the contest, Nicholas. A lovely write. Well done. regards, Viv
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December 18, 2015 at 1:54 AM
Nicolas, Congratulations on your wonderful butterfly win. Love LINDA
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December 17, 2015 at 7:32 PM
NICHOLAS, I'm impressed, I guess men can write about any given theme. Thank you for supporting my contest. It was a delight to host. I'm still smiling after reading and closing and posting my new blog. Congratulations on your AWESOME WIN... Stop by my latest Blog "I GUESS THEY CAN... HOW ABOUT IT LADIES???" help celebrate and tell me why you decided to join THIS contest. Looking forward in hearing from you. Love SKAT
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