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Language of Love Poetry Contest

5/23/2026

Sponsor: Ink Empress

Palette of the Butterfly

A sudden burst of painted glass
upon a gray and weathered stone.
They do not light within the grass,
but cling to secrets known to none.

Specks of orange, flecks of blue,
a torn and tattered canvas drawn.
across the morning's heavy dew,
as fragile as the breaking dawn.

No artist held a steady brush
to form this wild and fleeting art.
They came upon the forest hush;
painting on the woodlands heart.

A living mural on the bark,
alive and breathing to the eyes;
before they vanish in the dark;
a glorious graffiti of butterflies.
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June 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
I love the rhymes and rhythm and colorful nature of your word weaving here! Flows so well and especially love the line “ No artist held a steady brush to form this wild and fleeting art.” so deep! Thank you for joining my contest with this take dear Ken. Pleasure placing this as a winner. Sending you light always! Congratulations
Dronsfield Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Thank you so much for enjoying my take butterflies as art form. However, be ready for a different view on the new contest. lol Take care and sending you love and light each day!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 10:06 AM
So many wonderful lines! A fave!
Dronsfield Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM
I love butterflies! Thank you Kim!!
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