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On Butterfly Wings

On clear bright days I catch a glimpse Of what is a rare and beautiful sight. Endangered, once feared to be lost to time A gem to the butterfly world. The Monarch making a brave return Bringing to me a smile on beating wings. Timeless beauty wrapped in a silk cocoon Free to flutter where the wind goes. Dancing on air without missing a beat Enchanted by your beating heart. Knowing I have seen rare beauty. On more than one occasion you have come, Like the rainbow that comes by. Peeking through the clouds, around corners. Reminding me on several occasions, To follow inspiration, to keep chasing rainbows. To fly on butterfly wings. For P.D., who constantly inspires... Contest 'any old butterfly poem...

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Date: 11/6/2011 5:47:00 AM
simply stunning Shannon x0x
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Date: 10/30/2011 1:25:00 PM
* “I Agree With Beautiful Linda-Marie * Your Lovely Precious Heart Captures The Essence of Dreams I Might Say * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Shannon * Pointing Unto Somethings Not Only Beautiful, Yet * Alive Within The Colours of Purity, Hope & Love * I Am Standing Amid Such A Scenary Inspiring As We Speak * Considered Writing About It But Perhaps I Shall Just Visit Today * Creation Can Cause Ones Heart to Burst * Should They Grasp It Amid Its Very Roots & Peer Into Its Deepest Cores * Your Beauty * I May Sincerely Say * Would Be As A Brilliant Jewel Placed Lovingly Atop Its Majestic Crown * My Luv, Always, Sarah.” *
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Date: 10/27/2011 6:35:00 PM
Shannon....line 7 & 8 leap with imagination! write on! jimbo
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Date: 10/25/2011 9:42:00 PM
butterflies are both beautiful and free and u have captured the essence of them Shannon.. sweetly penned my friend..luv..
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Date: 10/23/2011 2:33:00 PM
Poetry with Butterflies in them, just simply thrall me, nice one Shannon :)
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Date: 10/22/2011 8:14:00 PM
Dear Shannon,I think I just read a Winner Congratulation Great subject I would wish YOU Luck but I believe YOUR Talent is YOUR Success with LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege...HG
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Date: 10/22/2011 4:35:00 PM
This is so pretty. I love butterflyies. Can I add it as a fav poem and can I add you as a fav poet?
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Date: 10/22/2011 4:05:00 AM
Butterflys seem like the little people, imagination says they are, great inspiration is their due, yes for butterflys, hurrah! well done here...
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Date: 10/21/2011 6:24:00 PM
nice diction
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 6:24:00 PM
Thanks...
Date: 10/21/2011 5:17:00 PM
OOOO! HERE I AM AGAIN... AND THANK YOU FOR THIS AWESOME POEM... SHANNON.. I JUST WANTED TO SHARE SOMETHING WITH YOU, ABOUT MY BUTTERFLY POEM... MY FIANCE SAID THAT IS THE WORSE POEM, I HAVE EVER WRITTEN... I DON'T WANT TO AGREE WITH HIM... BUT, I PRETENDED IT DID NOT HURT MY FEELINGS... HOPE TO SEE YOU JOIN MORE OF MY CONTEST,, HAVE A NICE ONE,..P.D.
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 6:24:00 PM
Thank-you for reading...
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 6:23:00 PM
P.D. SOUP FOR YOU....
Date: 10/21/2011 5:14:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your winnin work..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 10/21/2011 4:21:00 PM
A well deserved win indeed... Your poetry is like songs of the mind.... I must read more....always with luv Michael
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 6:24:00 PM
So many thoughtful comments on my work, I thank-you from the bottom of my very heart...luv shannon
Date: 10/21/2011 6:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "any old butterfly poem" contest Shannon. Love, Carol
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:52:00 AM
Thank-you Carol for all the support...luv shannon
Date: 10/21/2011 6:18:00 AM
congrats on your win with this gem cory
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:50:00 AM
Cory love you are a doll, thank-you for always being there...luv shannon
Date: 10/16/2011 12:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Shannon. A well deserved first place in the butterfly contest
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:48:00 AM
Bob, thank-you for your comments, your ABC poetry was very well done...proud win Sir...luv shannon
Date: 10/15/2011 7:42:00 PM
Congrats Shannon on sweet success in this contest with wonderful butterfly words on wings luv..
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:51:00 AM
Linda-Marie you always know exactly what to say...with all my love shannon
Date: 10/15/2011 7:36:00 PM
OOOOOO! CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for this number 1,,, I sure loved every line,,, took me high in the sky,,,, P.D.
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:43:00 AM
I am honored to hold that place...luv shannon
Date: 10/15/2011 2:01:00 PM
I love it thank you for the support ....p.d.
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:42:00 AM
You are wonderful and wanted to thank-you for the support you have shown me...luv shannon
Date: 10/15/2011 10:03:00 AM
This verse itself is a butterfly,Shannon.I enjoyed it this evening.
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:41:00 AM
Thank-you that is lovely to say...luv shannon
Date: 10/13/2011 1:14:00 PM
butterflies are amazing and elegant creatures that share our planet with us.. This was a beautiful write.. best of luck in the contest with this gem. cory
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:40:00 AM
Cory you my dear are truly a dear...luv shannon
Date: 10/12/2011 6:19:00 PM
It's fascinating to watch them. I agree with the thoughts in this poem. Thank you for sharing them. Best wishes in the contest. Karen
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Shannon Deane
Date: 10/21/2011 7:39:00 AM
My deepest apologies for not responding to your kind comments, but want to thank-you now for them...luv shannon

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