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Caterpillar Dreams

Ah what wondrous happenstance, For a worm to reach by chance, The form of a beautiful butterfly, And sip the dew drops where they lie, On silken petals fragrant, sweet, In forest lawn till I'm replete. For now I'm locked in this chrysalis, Dreaming of a lily chalice, From which I'll sip the nectar sweet, Where fairies dance on tiny feet, In garden glen and meadow land, And apple trees in grandeur stand.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/5/2021 4:58:00 PM

Hello Judy ... as we admire the beauty of a butterfly, many curse the damage done by a caterpillar not realizing they are of the same. I enjoyed your verse Judy - Lindsay

Judy Ball
Date: 4/5/2021 5:42:00 PM

Thanks bunches Lindsay. Right you are. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/4/2021 7:28:00 PM

Love this personification, Judy. Take me to 'garden glen and meadow land,' please. Sounds dreamy! Happy Easter to you. Best always, Gershon

Judy Ball
Date: 4/4/2021 10:39:00 PM

Thanks bunches Gershon. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. JB

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/4/2021 12:41:00 AM

Dancing poetry! Excellent work, my dearest Judy! Happy Easter. Hugs xxx

Judy Ball
Date: 4/4/2021 1:23:00 PM

Thank you so much Demetrios. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. JB

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/3/2021 8:14:00 PM

Shades of 'Alice in wonderland' here Judy. Love the poetry, Easter Sunday, God bless you.

Judy Ball
Date: 4/4/2021 1:26:00 PM

Thank yo so much Harry. God Bless and Happy Easter! Praise The Lord! He Is Risen! JB

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/3/2021 8:35:00 AM

Hi Judy, You have penned such a beautiful write—good content, imagery, and rhymes. I like the butterfly and what it represents. Well done. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Judy Ball
Date: 4/3/2021 10:05:00 AM

Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/3/2021 8:23:00 AM

Exquisite rhyming and flow. This is a lovely piece of work, JB. I enjoyed the imagery so much, and the personification. You really did an outstanding job here.

Judy Ball
Date: 4/3/2021 8:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Milton. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. Praise The Lord! He Is Risen! JB

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/3/2021 8:20:00 AM

Beautifully done, Judy. I enjoyed the dreams you evoked in splendid images...nature's wonder speaks boldly in this poem.

Judy Ball
Date: 4/3/2021 10:09:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/3/2021 7:35:00 AM

Totally a work of art. Pangie xx

Judy Ball
Date: 4/3/2021 10:22:00 AM

Thank you so much Pangie. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. JB

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/3/2021 7:18:00 AM

Nice penning Judy, good rhyme and flow with interesting take on the theme. Blessings, Gordon

Judy Ball
Date: 4/3/2021 10:28:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. Praise The Lord! He Is Risen! JB

Robert Pettit

Date: 4/3/2021 7:17:00 AM

It looks like you have invented a new word for the dictionary with "happenstance". This is a charming poem that was a pleasure to read.

Judy Ball
Date: 4/3/2021 7:37:00 AM

Thanks so much Robert. Actually "happenstance" is a very old fashioned word from the 1800's. Maybe earlier. God Bless and Happy #Easter to you and yours. Praise The Lord! He Is Risen! JB