Ernesto P. Santiago Poet Free verse

I Kissed a Butterfly

I kissed 
a butterfly
once

as it fluttered by
it was totally unconcerned
and the kiss-

a short one-
I was surprised
at how unselfish it was 
 
in this pause 
my rugged lips 
to hers

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Michael Jordan February 27, 2009 at 6:03 PM Ernesto - congratulations on placing in John's contest bro - Beautifully written - God Bless, MJ

Brandee Augustus February 27, 2009 at 12:42 PM Congratulations on your win.

Christopher Higgins February 27, 2009 at 9:56 AM Congratulation brother on this win.

Carrie Richards February 27, 2009 at 7:24 AM I loved this sweet poem, Ernesto! Congratulations on this winning entry! ~ Carrie

Sharon Winter February 27, 2009 at 7:22 AM Congratulations Ernesto on your big win! This is truly so beautiful! Love, Shar

Constance La France February 27, 2009 at 6:58 AM beautiful poem.. congrats on your win.. spirit and soul, constance

Arany P. February 27, 2009 at 1:46 AM congrats on your win... very well done!! well described your first! lovely write ~ Arany