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

Ninth Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Mishra Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 11:55 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!
La France Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Aditi, thanks for the comment and the congratulations, appreciate _Constance
Chiri Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 4:52 PM
Girl this was simply an amazing piece! Congrats on your win!;)
La France Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 12:57 PM
Brenda, thanks for the compliment and the congrats _Constance
Rodrigues Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 11:54 AM
Back for congratulations!
La France Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 12:58 PM
Kim, thanks for the congratulations _Constance
Neumann Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 4:48 AM
Congratulations on your win in my contest. A most enjoyable flight of fancy ...Kind wishes, Kai
La France Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 12:58 PM
Kai, thank you for the inspiration and the congratulations _Constance
Rodrigues Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Ohh...how perfectly wonderful! May all your days be “blue butterflies”
La France Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:43 PM
Kim, thanks for visiting with the lovely comment _Constance
Mcintosh Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 5:56 AM
Beautiful, my treasured friend - A inspiration to all who read this. I love it. May it be a winner. God bless you
La France Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Gina, thank you for the compliment and the lovely comment _Constance
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 8:25 PM
very beautiful, Constance. I am sure this is a winner. Thanks for the time Contest. Always you inspire.
La France Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 12:14 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
Gondolf Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 7:40 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
La France Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 12:14 PM
John, thanks for the nice compliment on my poem and sweet comment, hugs to you too _Constance
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