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On Wings of Spring

Spread your wings, delicate butterfly Humming birds call out for you Flutter into lush green gardens; don’t be shy Sample nectar of flowers kissed by dew You are one of the chosen few In chrysalis you waited for spring’s rebirth Transforming like the season Daffodils and tulips now sprout from earth Failure to make your debut would be treason You were created for this reason Carry colors on wings spread wide Brighten lives of all who see you Emerge from your cocoon; in crisp air reside Nature's love awaits ‘neath skies of satin blue Please linger for months before bidding adieu

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Jan Allison

Date: 1/2/2019 8:03:00 AM

I adore poems about butterflies or dragonflies and this is a little gem, many congrats on your win Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/5/2014 3:19:00 PM

Way to go with this great win..Congrats..Sara

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 6/2/2014 1:39:00 PM

Congratulations Carolyn on 1st place.......Every spring, I feel I'm leaving a cocoon as suggested in your poem

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/2/2014 1:36:00 PM

i like how this unveils in a most transformational way, carolyn.. cheers to you for a fine feather on your cap..huggs

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 6/1/2014 4:25:00 PM

butterfly pieces always take my breath away as they represent such fragility and intricacy of being. Your piece captures the purpose of this creation of infinite wonder. Congratulations, Carolyn, I enjoyed it immensely.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/31/2014 3:41:00 AM

Breathtaking imagery in this beautiful spring entry Carolyn. Comparing the butterflies rebirth to the flowers is brilliant. Congrats on a fantastic win!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/31/2014 1:53:00 AM

Lovely poem on the Spring. Congrats on the win, Carolyn

Francine Roberts

Date: 5/30/2014 11:45:00 PM

beautiful piece Carolyn, congrats on your first place win

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 5/30/2014 10:42:00 PM

Wonderful Carolyn,, such a lovely write,, loved to read again n again,, congrats on top place !

Joseph May

Date: 5/30/2014 9:19:00 PM

Wonderful write Carolyn...Congrats on a great win

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/30/2014 7:27:00 PM

So nice to hear you here & upbeat & winning! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/30/2014 5:32:00 PM

A great poem and a great and win, Carolyn. It is so fun to see you writing and winning again. Love, Joyce

Faye Gibson

Date: 5/30/2014 4:00:00 PM

Lovely poem, Carolyn, as always. Congratulations!

Paul Callus

Date: 3/31/2014 4:47:00 PM

Wow! Carolyn, this is so beautiful...treading through nature' enchanted garden. + flowing rhyme. // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2014 4:27:00 PM

...back to congratulate you on your winning top podium! very merited.

Jack Horne

Date: 3/31/2014 3:17:00 PM

this is beautiful, my friend. So good to see you at Soup xx

James Peranteau

Date: 3/29/2014 8:12:00 PM

My dear poet..... I'm listening to Barbra Streisand, and , let me tell you; these words of yours would have given her a gold record for sure ! Wonderful write my dear so long missed friend ! And I do miss you....much love, james

Russell Sivey

Date: 3/29/2014 6:07:00 PM

I always wish that the butterflies would stay as long as possible, I love butterflies, they are one of God's most beautiful creatures! You poem here is quite wondrous my friend! I really enjoyed reading this amazing poem here this evening! What a phenomenal piece, Great Work!!

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/29/2014 5:15:00 PM

So happy to find you posting again, Caroline. This is lovely and I expect it to be a winner. I haven't been winning much lately but it's fun anyway. I will read your others. Love, Joyce

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/29/2014 4:20:00 PM

So so happy I am that you are posting your poetry ..our dearest Caroline..Such enchantment and beauty in your words..Lovely.