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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. Login to Reply

Angela Crabtree Date: 11/26/2020 7:16:00 PM A wonderful poem of free expression :) Login to Reply

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! Login to Reply

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 =) Login to Reply

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! Login to Reply

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!!! Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 2/9/2018 8:34:00 AM Lovely poem, Akkina. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it this morning. A breath of summer. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. :) Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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:) Login to Reply 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! :) Login to Reply 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! : ) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 This is a nice poetry.. and here is my poetry ... please give a read and if you like or dislike..must reply me how is it?https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/limitless_love_961609 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 : ) Login to Reply Akkina Downing Date: 11/13/2017 7:48:00 PM Thank you so much Connie! Hugs and smiles :)

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