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On the Wings of a Butterfly- POTD - Collab With My Sister Cecilia Crasto

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POTD 10th May 2018 A dedication to our departed Mum, Anne Forbes. And to all the dearly departed Mums who celebrate Mother’s day on the second Sunday in May. We will meet again. The day came when she had to leave And we were left behind to grieve If we could wish her back for a day A million things we would need to say As exquisite as painted silk these wings I soar past clouds ~ with a Soul that sings Every precious moment by her side Fighting back tears we hold inside Knowing she would go away The Wish ~ was only for a day. In a whirl of color flying fast Hastening to a future of Ever last A Wish granted ~ a butterfly in our midst An astral sensation like we’ve been kissed The Sun shines brighter on this glorious day The whispering breeze that seems to say Pearlescent petals in the air Shimmering sun beams everywhere I’m always here ~ I watch you all And comfort you if you falter or fall So dry your tears ~ no need to grieve My tangible form ~ you must believe I never left ~ I love you still To Eternity’s end ~ I always will On a whispering wind that gently sighs I fly like a butterfly ~ there are no goodbyes POTD 10th May 2018 Video Clip: "On The Wings Of A Butterfly" by Jimmy Scott.

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Robert Lindley

Date: 6/13/2018 11:52:00 AM

Such beauty in verses and the pictures my dear friend. I thought of my own sweet and loving mother that so recently departed and the tears flowed. This is truly magnificent poetry! A fav !!

Maria Williams
Date: 6/13/2018 10:13:00 PM

Thanks so much Robert, I truly appreciate your visits and words. I see we both had beautiful mothers, true Angels....Maria hugs

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/1/2018 6:19:00 PM

Hello Maria, this is a beautiful written poem. Decated to mothers everywhere. Have a nice evening my friend.

Maria Williams
Date: 6/13/2018 10:14:00 PM

Thanks so much Darlene, I truly appreciate your visit and comments. Keep well my friend....Maria hugs

James Inman

Date: 5/20/2018 9:53:00 AM

What a beautiful poem Maria. The last stanza left me speechless. A lovely write by both you and your sister.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/21/2018 9:00:00 PM

Thanks so much James, both for the visit and heartfelt comment. I've been very busy lately, just catching up though, and will be visiting your site to check out your awesome poems soon. I really appreciate your comments....Maria hugs

Yazmin Malik

Date: 5/18/2018 6:50:00 AM

This poem has left me in a flood of tears, I miss my mum so much <3

Maria Williams
Date: 5/18/2018 7:24:00 AM

That is so sad to hear Yazmin, yes we do miss them especially at times like these. So good to see you again. Thank you for the visit and comment, I appreciate it....Maria xxx

Elaine George

Date: 5/17/2018 2:39:00 AM

Paul says it best! Beautiful dedication to a beautiful woman who mothered two beautiful women. This poem touched me deeply. Thank you for sharing. Elaine

Maria Williams
Date: 5/17/2018 6:29:00 AM

Thanks so much Elaine, so lovely of you to say so. I really appreciate both your visit and beautiful comments to both me and my sister, thank you .....Maria xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 5/16/2018 10:44:00 AM

Belated congratulations on p/o/t/d/ award, Maria & Cecilia! I love this touching, uplifting poem written by two sisters who understand each other remarkably well. Mother's love and watchful presence will never fade. ~ Best regards // paul

Maria Williams
Date: 5/17/2018 6:27:00 AM

Thanks so much Paul, so glad to see you back. How is the injury? As always I really appreciate both your sincere and profound comments my friend, thank you....Maria hugs

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/16/2018 3:43:00 AM

Excellent collaborative work here. Written straight from bottom of the heart. Very touching and enjoyed reading it.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/16/2018 6:15:00 AM

Thanks so much Ravi, I really appreciate both you visit and comment....Maria

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/11/2018 6:02:00 AM

Good Morning Maria. You are most welcome for you are exceptional. Truly

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 6:14:00 AM

Oh Lisa a real treat, a double visit. Thanks so much my friend, you are truly exceptional yourself and we miss you......Maria xxx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/10/2018 9:52:00 PM

Oh yes, lovely! Not surprised to see this as POTD! A big Congrats!

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:10:00 AM

Thanks so much Kim, I greatly appreciate your return visit....Maria xxx

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/10/2018 9:42:00 PM

Oh, my wonderful friend, Maria.. you and your sister, Cecilia, have masterfully created a superb collaboration and perfectly expressed how my sister and I feel about our dearly departed mother whose flew on butterfly wings as well.. An exquisite poem of unsurpassed emotional beauty, imagery and tenderness. Congratulations on well deserved POTD honors to you, Maria, and your dear sister, Cecilia. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:15:00 AM

Thanks so much Susan my dear friend, not sure if you told me or I read it in one of your comments that you had lost your dear Mother not so long ago? I am so sorry, and yes you would know exactly how we daughters feel especially on Mother's Day.Thank you dear Susan from both Cecilia and me for your loving heartfelt comment , appreciate it my friend.....Maria xxx

Virginia Waters

Date: 5/10/2018 4:50:00 PM

lovely, felt those sensations you have captured it absolutely.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:43:00 AM

Thanks so much Virginia, I appreciate both your visit and lovely comment.....Maria hugs

Phil Capitano

Date: 5/10/2018 3:15:00 PM

You must be so proud to have this great tribute to your mother that is a collab effort with your sister and have that go on to be POTD! I'm tickled for you ~ congrats.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:47:00 AM

Yes we were over the moon Phil, our Mum will be pleased, and I hope we were able to offer some solace to others who miss their dearly departed mothers especially on Mother's Day. Thanks so much for the visit and lovely comment, we appreciate it.....Maria hugs

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/10/2018 1:09:00 PM

Hello Maria. Allow me to say always do your write with meaning and value. Hold this entry dear and close. Congratulations to you and your sister for its collaboration. Happy Mother's Day to the living and yes those who are in Heaven. Congratulations on this beautiful entry being chosen POTD. You have once again given the reader the total package and experience with much beauty.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:49:00 AM

Lisa, it is always such a treat for us poets when you visit my dear. Thank you always for the heartfelt and sincere comments that you leave, I really appreciate it my friend....Maria xxx

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/10/2018 12:07:00 PM

Back to Congrats!!!...POTD honor Maria, on this beautifully crafted collab with your sister Cecilia...may all our moms, be proud...wherever they are...love and light from their realm of peace...^WW^

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:51:00 AM

Thanks so much WW for the return visit, I speak on behalf of Cecilia who thanks you also for all the support, love and light....Maria Hugs

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/10/2018 11:29:00 AM

Lovely Maria, congratulations for POTD honors and for having such beautiful thoughts for all the Mothers on their special day...

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:52:00 AM

Thanks so much Charlie, I really appreciate your lovely visits and thoughts....Maria hugs

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/10/2018 10:06:00 AM

Gorgeous heart rendering pick for potd! Congratulations x2 xomo!

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:56:00 AM

Thanks so much from both Cecilia and me for your visit and sincere comment Maureen. So glad that you liked it...Maria hugs and xxx's

Jack Cooper

Date: 5/10/2018 9:30:00 AM

Your poem a loving tribute to your dear sweet mom so beautifully written congratulations on T.P.O.D. your poem moved me God bless. Jack2

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 5:59:00 AM

Thank you so much Jack, so glad that you liked this, as I did your lovely poem to your Mum, Appreciation from both Cecilia and myself....Maria :)

Constance La France

Date: 5/10/2018 9:27:00 AM

Maria and Cecilia you both wrote an amazing poem. This is truly beautiful and so well written, I share your grief as I have lost my mother also, but for me a sweet bird flew away that day, congratulations on POTD

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 6:02:00 AM

Oh that is sad to hear BW, I share your grief as well. Occasions like mother's day is hard to bear, for us loving daughters....Maria xxx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/10/2018 8:33:00 AM

Two talented beautiful women in one family. Based on your poem your mom was a beautiful person as well. What an excellent choice for POTD. Hugs Rick.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 6:05:00 AM

So she was Rick, an Angel, that's why we miss her so much. Thanks for your lovely visit and sincere comments always my friend....Maria hugs

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/10/2018 8:11:00 AM

I'm just coming back to say congratulations to you both for getting the poem of day . It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 6:07:00 AM

Thats so lovely of you Alexis, thanks from both Cecilia and me for your return visit, we really appreciate it....Maria hugs

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/10/2018 7:59:00 AM

Congratulations Maria and Cecilia on POTD honors. A lovely tribute to a loving mother. Happy Mother's Day to both of you:)

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 6:09:00 AM

Thanks so much Daniel, from both Cecilia and me it was such a pleasant surprise, I think our Mum will be delighted.....Maria hugs

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/10/2018 7:06:00 AM

A touching tribute, Maria and Cecilia, no one can take a mother's place and the memories will always remain, but may the sweetest hope of meeting again up in heaven comfort your kind hearts!! Congratulations on POTD and I loved the video too:)

Maria Williams
Date: 5/10/2018 7:18:00 AM

Thanks so much Jo, and it took me a long time finding that perfect video, and this one suited perfectly. Not only does Jimmy Scott sound like my brother singing, but it also has the violin orchestral backing (my dearly departed father was a violinist), so glad that you liked it, Thanks from both Cecilia and myself Jo.....Maria xxx