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I Am the Dancing Butterfly

Sometimes when I find myself adrift I transform into a dancing butterfly Escaping with imaginations and wanders off into Wonderland It's a world only I can glimpse and explore the hidden emotions of my being I am the dancing Butterfly I don't need the world's recognition I just wanna be me... the dancing Butterfly Light on my wings I fly Soaring free Fragile to the strong wind Yet fluttering high Gliding with ease of my own time When I'm ready With passion and gladness my ink will flow rhythmically onto this page Unveiling the closed curtain so I may fly freely in the real world Rather than displaying a dramatic show I am the dancing Butterfly I don't need the world's recognition I just wanna be me... the dancing Butterfly Light on my wings I fly Soaring free Fragile to the strong wind Yet fluttering high Gliding with ease of my own time I am the dancing Butterfly Smile Akkina Rosario Downing 11-8-17

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/4/2020 9:52:00 AM

Hi Akkina - You certainly are the dancing Butterfly in this poem, and I imagine absolutely the same in your own life, that is why you and the butterfly are one - wonderful write Akkina and a definite fav. Your poetry is awesome! Hugs, blessings, Jennifer.

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/26/2020 7:16:00 PM

A wonderful poem of free expression :)

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 11/15/2020 9:48:00 AM

Hi Akkina! I just added this poem to my faves, since it really speaks to me about my own need to be an individual, flying free, not giving in to pressures from others to be a certain way. Keep them coming, and stay soaring!

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 1/31/2019 12:13:00 PM

Beauty in every letter and words posed.. Flow is just lovely.. a blessing in each parts gracious is the song of the Dancing Butterfly.. a Fav for me Blessings and peace miss you... and your wares... Write on James =)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/30/2018 5:02:00 AM

Exploring the inner emotions of my being is what I'm all about. You had me at the title, but you kept me through escaping with imagination, and Neverland. Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! I cannot say Wow enough, Akkina. I love this poem!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/14/2018 11:31:00 PM

This is a really nicely written poem and I can see why it's on the list of your BEST loved poems!!!

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/9/2018 8:34:00 AM

Lovely poem, Akkina. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it this morning. A breath of summer.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/1/2017 2:18:00 PM

You have a good imagination writing this poem. I enjoyed reading. Have a nice day my friend.

Akkina Downing
Date: 12/1/2017 5:28:00 PM

Thanks so much Darlene... hugs and smiles :)

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/30/2017 5:16:00 PM

Hello Kina!! Somehow I missed your wonderful Lyric here. I'm very glad I found it. This one is a fabulously beautiful poem in every respect!! Superbly Done!! Best Always, Gary

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/30/2017 5:56:00 PM

Awe thank you so much Gary. Your visit and comment are greatly appreciated... hugs and smiles :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 11/28/2017 6:16:00 PM

Such an uplifting poem, and full of inspiration, too! Thanks for sharing, Akkina. :)

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/28/2017 6:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Laura... hugs and smiles :)

John Hamilton

Date: 11/28/2017 11:50:00 AM

Very flight of fancy writing Akkina, congrats on POTW, I'm a little late on that but it is deserving to be sure!

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/28/2017 12:37:00 PM

Awe, thank you so much John, that's means a lot :) hugs and smiles :)

Rainbow Promise

Date: 11/28/2017 9:17:00 AM

I like your encouraging words “Sometimes when I find myself adrift I transform into a dancing butterfly“. This is a unique way to be and feel free. As Care free as a “dancing butterfly”. Congrats on your making POTW for this lovely poem. Hugs.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/28/2017 10:04:00 AM

Thank you so much Rainbow... hugs and smiles :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/25/2017 8:28:00 AM

Charming poem, the desire for freedom could through vividly. Well done, Akkina.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/26/2017 5:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Line... hugs and smiles :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/23/2017 7:30:00 AM

You really are one, Akkina, your words are so lively and free:) congratulations on POTW:)

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/24/2017 10:29:00 PM

Thank you so much Jo. Your lovely comment is greatly appreciated... hugs and smiles :)

Bjorn Wastvedt

Date: 11/17/2017 11:50:00 PM

So nice - the words flow like a warm breeze on a beautiful sunny day! :)

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/18/2017 6:57:00 AM

Thank you so much Bjorn. I appreciate this lovely visit and comment... Higs and smiles :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/17/2017 7:16:00 PM

Big congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored for poem of the week! : )

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/17/2017 8:59:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie, I really appreciate your support it means a great deal. I am so honored and grateful! Hugs and smiles :$

Marilyn Williams

Date: 11/17/2017 10:49:00 AM

And so you are "the dancing butterfly" and so you be. Congrats on POTW.. And an eight.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/17/2017 1:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Marilyn, I appreciate your support very much... Higs and smiles :)

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 11/17/2017 8:56:00 AM

Beautiful visuals with this butterfly piece Akkina!:)) Just delightful! God bless you!:)) D.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/17/2017 1:07:00 PM

Thank you so much Dorian for this lovely visit and sweet comment. God bless you! Hugs and smiles :)

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/16/2017 10:25:00 AM

Well done with your POTW for this lovely, lilting piece, Akkina. Viv x

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/16/2017 11:08:00 AM

Thank you so much Viv... hugs and smiles :)

Brenden Pettingill

Date: 11/16/2017 3:47:00 AM

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Akkina Downing
Date: 11/16/2017 11:07:00 AM

Thanks my new friend :) hugs and smiles :)

Paul Callus

Date: 11/14/2017 1:28:00 PM

Just be yourself, grow wings and enjoy life, Akkina! I love the positive attitude of this lovely poem. Hugs & smiles // paul

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/14/2017 2:14:00 PM

A great many thanks my dear friend Paul :) hugs and smiles :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/14/2017 1:28:00 PM

Congrats on POTW!!

John Fleming

Date: 11/14/2017 10:57:00 AM

Well done, Akkina, for your much deserved POTW -- a worthy recipient of this illustrious award!! I hope I find you in rude health and you are content and secure. My very warmest regards, Akkina. :) john

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/14/2017 12:45:00 PM

Thank you so much John, I appreciate your lovely comment...hugs and smiles :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/14/2017 10:09:00 AM

Float on beautiful Dancing Butterfly. Wonderful lyrical poetry. Kudos on POTW. An inspiring poem of rainbow sensitivity. Stellar bright write. Love and more love always.

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/14/2017 12:41:00 PM

Thank you so much Freddie, always appreciate your lovely comments, it means so much... hugs and smiles and loves always :)

Jan Allison

Date: 11/14/2017 4:24:00 AM

Dropping back to say many congrats on POTW:-) hugs Jan xx

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/14/2017 12:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Jan, such an honor I'll cherish forever... Hugs and smiles :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/13/2017 5:22:00 PM

This is so lovely Akkina! "To Thine Own Self Be True". Blessings, Connie : )

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/13/2017 7:48:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie! Hugs and smiles :)