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Hope and Butterflies

Sadness falls, its colors oblique,
we lust for joy, a smile we seek,
a tender voice in anger's reigns
we turn from hate and lies' refrains.
In our world, changing as it dies,
surviving: Hope and butterflies.

February 16, 2022
For Bite Site Poem #36 Contest
by Line Gauthier
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Line Gauthier

November 12, 2022 at 12:51 PM

delightful ~

Susan Lawrence

February 23, 2022 at 10:19 AM

A well of emotion here dear Ann . A tender voice in anger’s reigns …yes that is what the beckoning heart seeks . If only we could all be touched by those tender words . So much healing is possible. Beautiful! Hugs to you, Susan :)

Ann Peck

February 28, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Dear Susan, Thank you for your lovely remarks! The world has become difficult, and now the war and those brave people...almost too much. I read your poems to remind me there's still beauty :)

Alexis Y.

February 19, 2022 at 7:35 AM

Hi Ann, You've such a well written and meaningful write. Your last line sums up this gem very well. Congratulations on your win. Have a nice day and weekend-Alexis

Ann Peck

February 20, 2022 at 11:23 AM

Thank you, Alexis. We can't lose hope.

Andrea Dietrich

February 18, 2022 at 9:32 PM

that is some beautiful writing, Ann. And thanks for visiting my poem a few days ago. i am SO behind here....

Ann Peck

February 20, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Thanks, Andrea. I was inspired by your Butterfly poem, and I love butterflies :) I'm behind on housework ~ ugh.

Michelle Faulkner

February 18, 2022 at 9:21 AM

Your last line gives a glorious burst of optimism that is sorely needed right now, this is just beautiful~

Ann Peck

February 18, 2022 at 1:37 PM

Thanks so much, Michelle. Yes, it is needed. And now war to worry about. We need to stay well and think clearly :)

Gary Radice

February 17, 2022 at 3:57 AM

"In many cultures, white butterflies represent transformation, renewal, and rebirth. Some believe they are a sign of good fortune and a beacon of hope for the future." Lovely poem Ann and I really liked the title. Cheers - Gary

Ann Peck

February 17, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Thanks, Gary. I didn't know that about white butterflies. It's a beautiful belief.

Harry Horsman

February 17, 2022 at 12:47 AM

With poetry as good as this, Ann, yes hope and Butterflies, will live on, so will your pen...

Ann Peck

February 17, 2022 at 4:38 PM

Harry, You are so kind. Thank you :)

Heidi Sands

February 16, 2022 at 1:57 PM

Very nice. Hope and butterflies will survive :)

Ann Peck

February 16, 2022 at 2:05 PM

Thanks, Heidi. I hope I'm right )

Vijay Pandit

February 16, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Excellent write Ann. Much enjoyed the tone and flow of your poem.

Ann Peck

February 16, 2022 at 2:15 PM

I think poets' minds are somehow connected. I wasn't online yesterday and hadn't checked contests in 2 or 3 days. I awoke today with a poem about hope wanting to be written. I included butterflies as their existence is as tenable as hope's. Imagine my surprise when, after submitting, I saw many Hope poems for a contest, and Andrea's about butterflies! I was amazed :)

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