Marsh Butterflies

I love to meander in a forest green

to discover nature and things growing wild

I love ferns all filigree and silent ponds

and moss hanging from trees

the hush of a marsh and birds and songs that exist there

in the deep shadows and the mellow tranquil hues  

I love to linger and just listen

to the voices of the forest talking to me

one day a gang of blue butterflies came fluttering

to where I lay contemplating life

they swirled and floated and came to me to look

I put out my hand and one perfect butterfly

hovered then sat upon my hand

I did not want to breathe for I knew this was special

it was only a moment but touched me deeply

and I will never forget the magic 

of blue butterflies in a marsh mellow

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July 8, 2020


Poetry/Free Verse/Marsh Butterflies
Copyright Protected, ID 20-1266-974-03
All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France


Written for the contest, butter flies and marshes mellow
sponsor, Kai Michael Neumann

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 7/26/2020 11:55:00 AM
It is so serene to experience a wonder of nature during solitary walks. I love spending time in the garden and it always gives me a new perspective on life and when I'm lucky, a few wonders. Congratulations on your win Constance :) Much love!
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Date: 7/30/2020 2:20:00 PM
Aditi, thanks for the comment and the congratulations, appreciate _Constance
Date: 7/16/2020 4:52:00 PM
Girl this was simply an amazing piece! Congrats on your win!;)
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Date: 7/17/2020 12:57:00 PM
Brenda, thanks for the compliment and the congrats _Constance
Date: 7/16/2020 11:54:00 AM
Back for congratulations!
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Date: 7/17/2020 12:58:00 PM
Kim, thanks for the congratulations _Constance
Date: 7/16/2020 4:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in my contest. A most enjoyable flight of fancy ...Kind wishes, Kai
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Date: 7/17/2020 12:58:00 PM
Kai, thank you for the inspiration and the congratulations _Constance
Date: 7/11/2020 2:00:00 PM
Ohh...how perfectly wonderful! May all your days be “blue butterflies”
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Date: 7/11/2020 2:43:00 PM
Kim, thanks for visiting with the lovely comment _Constance
Date: 7/10/2020 5:56:00 AM
Beautiful, my treasured friend - A inspiration to all who read this. I love it. May it be a winner. God bless you
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Date: 7/10/2020 12:13:00 PM
Gina, thank you for the compliment and the lovely comment _Constance
Date: 7/9/2020 8:25:00 PM
very beautiful, Constance. I am sure this is a winner. Thanks for the time Contest. Always you inspire.
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Date: 7/10/2020 12:14:00 PM
Andrea, thanks for the compliment on my poem and to me, appreciate and you are welcome on your win in my time contest _Constance
Date: 7/9/2020 7:40:00 AM
Such a calm and serene feel to this verse, Constance, I felt like I was there enjoying this moment. Best of luck in the contest. Hugs, John
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Date: 7/10/2020 12:14:00 PM
John, thanks for the nice compliment on my poem and sweet comment, hugs to you too _Constance
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