Cocoon

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Every chrysalis
A butterfly in waiting
To sip buds' nectar



*For Rick's Haiku You challenge
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Reed Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 1:44 PM
And heres to nature. A piece with lilac scent. Nice -Alan
Mcgovern Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 2:47 PM
A wonderful visual haiku. Vivid and creative. I believe I will add this to my favorite poem list. Thanks for sharing.
Dietrich Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 9:23 PM
what a great entry this was. they seem to be getting even better down the list!! Luv, Andrea
Iyer Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Butterflies are sweet. Your poem was equally sweet. Best wishes, suresh
Fraser Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 3:49 AM
Simply a write on nature at it's best >> James
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June 3, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Congratulations, Carolyn. I love butterflies and this lovely haiku. Excellent writing! Smiles, Dane Ann
Eggins Avatar
June 3, 2010 at 8:15 AM
loved this one ... its touching on the profound dear lady there is no lack of depth in your work thanks for the comments on my poem much appreciated love Jayne
Green Avatar
June 2, 2010 at 3:54 PM
And you said, "I don't like deep poetry".... YEAH sure, whatever!!! I have yet to read anything "superficial" by you. Congrats on your win!
Gorelick Avatar
June 2, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Yeah Carolyn another winner. I cant keep up with your wins..but know that I am thinking of you and am very proud of you. write me...BG
Brown Avatar
June 2, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Carolyn, this is an an amazing Haiku. I think it will be in the winners circle for sure. Love, carol
Niles Avatar
June 2, 2010 at 7:28 AM
Enjoyed reading your words, love the minimalism of Haiku. Keep the good words rolling
Mehta Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 10:06 PM
A wonderful thought for haiku with nice images. Good luck
Loving Iii Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 6:13 PM
talk about gravy! jhl
Rhinem Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Smile! Wow, it felt like You were almost whispering this beautiful thought into my ear as I read it--The true sign of a very lovely and gifted poet and poetess extroardinar!! ~ Smile, what's going on over at that east coast land dear lady? Smile, because, I am sensing something very beautiful indeed; hmmm!? Smile, I love once more "Your Beautiful Hearts Reflections" here dear; very very pretty!! ~ Again, "My Love To You Always," John! ~ Smile, "See You Soon, Lovely Lady," Bye!:)
Peranteau Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 5:49 PM
This is very beautiful Carolyn ! Noah has a great fasination with butterflies and he will love this one when I read it to him ! TY ! james
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June 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM
anticipation?
Burton Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Hello, saw this mind as I read it and really enjoyed the image it gave me. Thank you for the read and have a great day.:) ps, its hot!!!
Bloomsfield Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Glad to see you posting Carolina,that cocoon,and that butterfly in waiting . .what a beauty you captured. .Hugs C
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 2:43 PM
I love this, Carolyn, and thanks for commenting to my blog. I have so many contest winners I want to see, but just no time to do it! Good luck in this contest. LUv, andrea
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