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Had I the feathered wings of a dove Far above the clouds I would fly Beyond the hearing of incessant noise Sheltered where things never die Had I the sweet voice of a nightingale my trills at dusk I would proudly sing Hoping I'd be heard and joined in song by all those who wish they had wings Had I the keen sight of a graceful eagle to the blind I would give my vision so they could soar to great heights and behold beautiful fields of Elysian Had I the short life on Earth as a butterfly I would flutter from flower to flower content to be alive, if just for the moment enjoying each breath in a garden bower

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Darren White

Date: 7/24/2017 12:26:00 AM

This beautiful poem reminds me of Cor. I love it. It's warm and full of beautiful nature description

Lin Lane
Date: 7/24/2017 5:09:00 AM

I'm glad you were reminded of something pleasant. Thank you for reading and commenting.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/23/2017 7:42:00 PM

wow, this is gorgeous, LIn. You are so talented and I wish I had more time here to read all your poetry/

Lin Lane
Date: 7/24/2017 5:07:00 AM

Thanks so much. Life is going by in a rush these days and we can't slow it down. I've never been to South America, but I'd love to visit Chile.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/23/2017 7:41:00 PM

Lin, Carnival was the one thing I DIDN'T get to see in Rio. I went there in June!! Have you been there? Let me see your poem now.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/23/2017 12:51:00 PM

Charming emotions buoyantly expressed, Lin. Love the butterfly analogy. Keep floating fancy free, dear. Love and smiles.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/24/2017 5:06:00 AM

I'm still fluttering. Thanks a lot, Freddie.

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/23/2017 9:46:00 AM

Such lovely thoughts my Dear Lin, so happy I got to share in them...

Lin Lane
Date: 7/23/2017 10:20:00 AM

Good morning, dear Charlie. Thank you and I'm pleased to share happy thoughts with you ;-)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/23/2017 7:21:00 AM

VERY lovely and well-written, Lin! Janice

Lin Lane
Date: 7/23/2017 7:40:00 AM

Thank you ever so much, Janice.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/22/2017 3:15:00 PM

- A beautiful poem, Lin - Butterflies may be "old" some live in 9 - 10 months - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lin Lane
Date: 7/23/2017 7:40:00 AM

Thank you for the longevity fact on butterflies, Anne-Lise, and for liking this one.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/22/2017 9:58:00 AM

Reminds me of the lovely song "If I were a butterfly":) great write, Lin:)

Lin Lane
Date: 7/22/2017 10:11:00 AM

Thank you ever so, Jo. You're comments always make me smile.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/21/2017 2:30:00 PM

A soothing, wondrous read; thanks for the moment.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/22/2017 10:10:00 AM

I'm delighted that you found it soothing, as it was meant to be, M.L. Thanks.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/21/2017 12:20:00 PM

I was hoping that's where you were going with that title, you didn't disappoint ;) lovely pen xomo

Lin Lane
Date: 7/22/2017 10:10:00 AM

Thank you for such lovely compliments, Maureen.

Frederic Parker

Date: 7/21/2017 11:17:00 AM

an interesting poem filled with beautiful thoughts of wishes and dreams that stir the imagination

Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2017 12:15:00 PM

I always find your comments very encouraging, Frederic. Thank you so much.

Tim Smith

Date: 7/21/2017 11:11:00 AM

Wish my dreams were as beautiful...lovely sentiments

Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2017 12:12:00 PM

Your dreams are beautiful, Tim. Thank you very much.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/21/2017 10:01:00 AM

Beautiful! Thanks for your thoughtful visit.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2017 12:11:00 PM

Thanks, Richard, and you're so welcome. It was my pleasure to comment on your poem because I was once Catholic and nothing made sense until I started to study the Bible.

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/21/2017 9:23:00 AM

Had i the heart of a poetic dreamer, I would write wondrous verses Thrilling souls and touching hearts As trial and trouble disperses. Lin, you are a butterfly:)

Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2017 9:40:00 AM

Most poets are part dreamer and part artist. Thanks for comparing me to a butterfly, Daniel.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/21/2017 9:08:00 AM

You don't need wings my friend you soar above many with your wonderful words and beautiful poetic style. I wish I had wings then I could poop on some folks from a great height lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2017 9:38:00 AM

What sweet sentiments, Jan. Thank you ever so much for being a loyal friend.