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Pink Butterflies

Breath
Nuance
Light 
Dark
Dappled sunlight casting shadows

I see you before me 
Riding bareback 
An elegant mare
Swishing her tail through tall dry grasses
Chocolate fur 
Gliding us to new beginnings

A subtle breeze almost imperceptible
Your hair blowing gently
Haloed by glittering light, pollen and promises
The savanna an alive carpet

You turn to eye me
A knowing glance
A beckoning
A calling
A soundless kiss finds me
My soul awakens

Velvet rose petal messages arrive from the sky goddesses
My heart unlatches
Laughter flows within my veins
Creating silent moist raindrops on my palms
My thighs grip my horse more tightly

Dusty red ancient rock surrounds us
Taking us to worlds that have once been
Kisses on the wind leading us deeper into the land
Tricking water in the distance
The smell of dust and mesquite and memories

When did we first meet
Was it here or in another lifetime
My thoughts envelop me with wonder and ache

I feel your kiss on my earlobe
Coupled with the cawing of a hunting bird above
I shiver
Gazing upward shadows pass
Opening a crack in the jagged skyscape
Casting a radiant beam on my chest

Transporting me to the day we walked through the dense undergrowth
Damp green limey tendrils cascading around us
Revealing a hidden path dotted with singing ladybugs
A symphony of notes rising from the mossy carpet

Sing to me dear ones
Sing to me 
For your song fills my heart
With joy and promise and hope

We walk slowly making our way past lifetimes 
Of pain and sorrow and rebirth and passion
Small bellied frogs hop along leading the way
Dotting the path with neon yellow and delicious peach orange

I chuckle and my heart expands
I feel full and alive
I am grateful for the journey
I feel the warmth of your hand graze my hip
I feel your breath creating dreamcatchers 
In the light behind me
Your quiet words travel with me

I glisten in sweat

Children’s voices rise up
I hear them in the distance
Songs in a language I don’t understand
The words float and dance into the air
As they do 
I feel the love
An eternal embrace 
Carried on the whispers of their souls

We are close
Ancestor trees move aside 
So that we may enter the clearing 
I kneel and open my arms
I am surrounded by 
The pink butterfly children
Each one smiling 

Pink clouds of butterflies surround them
Silent tears stream down my cheeks.
As I rise, I notice families, tribes and friends 
Elders and ancient ones

The mesmerizing rose pink wings create 
A vibration that fills all of us with immeasurable gratitude
Joining in a circle we hold hands and raise them up towards the heavens
Bowing our heads as we become one heart beating together.


POTD 7/26/2025

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/11/2025 1:32:00 PM

Creative fairy love tale you have spun in this one. thanks for sharing. Sara K

Susan Lawrence
Date: 8/13/2025 3:28:00 PM

Dear Sara, so happy for your visit . Thank you for your comments. Sending all good thoughts your way. Susan :)

Paul Callus

Date: 8/9/2025 12:47:00 PM

I feel guilty at turning up so late for this beautiful poem which instantly gripped my imagination, and captured my heart and soul, dear Susan! Your imagery flows effortlessly right from the start, trickling slowly down from one line to another. You are so passionate about what you write; words that reverberate through life's journey; mixing emotions and finding love and release in nature, old and young and a promise for future years. Congrats on p.o.t.d. my friend. Warm regards and hugs // paul

Susan Lawrence
Date: 8/13/2025 3:26:00 PM

Dearest Paul , Your visits, comments, emotions and thoughts are always a welcome gift ! Thank you for your heart, your insight and your presence. I am so grateful you could take this journey with me. I appreciate you ! Big hugs and smiles your way. Susan :)

Deb M

Date: 8/3/2025 11:32:00 AM

Susan, l like many others was captivated by your pink butterflies write…your imagery and descriptive words unfolded effortlessly as l read sharing a beautiful story! I feel it was connected to Rico in some way with the native ancestry. You must miss him…..Huge Congratulations on POTD! Debx

Susan Lawrence
Date: 8/11/2025 3:30:00 PM

Deb, Yes I miss Rico! He influenced my life and introduced me to Native American culture which was always deep in my soul. This poem came out of a meditation I did and the words revealed themselves after. A gift for sure. Thank you for journeying with me . Hugs, Susan :)

Gary Radice

Date: 7/30/2025 5:24:00 AM

'Pink Butterflies' was so worth the wait Susan. Such a wonderful mosaic of imagery and themes that seemlessly come together - like a film itself in the hands of such an expert director. I took time out to explore what a pink butterfly may symbolize: "love, joy, and happiness, transformation, renewal, and spiritual awakening." What a beautifully apt title for your work :) Cheers - Gary

Susan Lawrence
Date: 8/11/2025 3:20:00 PM

Dear Gary, Always in gratitude for your visits. Your comments are a gift and always bring me into a space of calm. I had a beautiful vison while meditataing and it revealed itself through my words. I am grateful for the imagery, emotions and words and thrilled you could share the journey with me. Hugs , Susan :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/28/2025 11:53:00 AM

Dearest Susan, congratulations on your POTD! It is a mesmerizing story of renewal. I am drawn into your search for a new life just as you were drawn into this place by the sound of children's voices. Your poetic images and phrases are pure artistry! Congratulations on your POTD! So wonderful to be inspired by you again! Blessings to you carried on pink wings, dear friend!

Susan Lawrence
Date: 8/7/2025 6:50:00 PM

Dearest Sam, How wonderful to have you visit and to read your beautiful words to me. Thank you - thank you ! I am thrilled and always inspired to have you visit. I so appreciate your heart and soul and all of your support. I’ve missed reading your poems and look forward to reading some soon. Big big hugs, and all good wishes to you. Love, Susan :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 7/27/2025 5:51:00 PM

Congratulations, Dear Susan, on your awesome poetry - with the enchanting imagery you have created, it sounds surreal to me! Wonderful to see you back here! Love and best wishes ~

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/31/2025 2:15:00 PM

Hi dear Mala! So wonderful to have you visit. Thank you. Happy to see all of your accomplishments on you poetry and life journey. Sending you big hugs, Love, Susan :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/27/2025 5:12:00 PM

Dear Susan, I’m still floating in that warm, windswept dimension you conjured so effortlessly. Reading your poem felt like tracing my own soul’s footprints through dreamsoil. Poetry can do amazing things when it stops trying and simply becomes. Congrats on POTD! Summer Blessings, My Dear Susan, Danei

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/31/2025 2:11:00 PM

Dear Daniel, I am thrilled by your immersion into my poem. I love your comments as they mirror thoughts in my heart. I love tracing my own soul's footprints through dreamsoil ! Beautiful. I appreciate your presence immensely. Looking forward to reading you ! Hugs, Susan :)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/27/2025 12:06:00 AM

Beautiful poetry Susan, a wonderful journey it takes the reader on. Congratulations oon having received the honour of poem of the day…. Beryl

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/30/2025 6:58:00 PM

Dear Beryl , Thank you for taking this journey with me ! I appreciate your visit and comments. Hugs, Susan :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/26/2025 10:37:00 PM

Mesmerizing poem, so full of emotions and imagery. So deserving of a POTD.

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/30/2025 6:57:00 PM

Hi dear Victor ! I have missed your poems . Looking forward to visiting you soon . Grateful for your presence. Thank you . Big hugs, Susan :)

Me Me

Date: 7/26/2025 8:31:00 PM

You poem is certainly one of a kind , luck of the draw, good jib

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/30/2025 6:55:00 PM

Hi Me Me . Thank you for your visit and comments ! All the best to you , Susan :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/26/2025 1:40:00 PM

- A beautiful poem, Susan :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/29/2025 5:18:00 PM

Dear Anne-Lise, Happy for your visit. Thank you ! Big hugs to you, Susan :)

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/26/2025 12:45:00 PM

Congratulations Susan on your out of body experience POTD, makes me want to watch the Avatar movie again, beautifully written piece, with so many unique standout lines, fully deserving of today’s accolade, cheers David

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/29/2025 5:17:00 PM

Dear David, Wonderful to have you visit and journey with me. Thank you thank you. Grateful to step out of space and time through words. Hugs, Susan :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/26/2025 11:23:00 AM

How I’ve missed your moving poetry, you are a beautiful soul Susan You’ve transformed the power of the pink butterfly, delectably and completely tuned us into your mystic journey, love as you so eloquently describe Like many a fantasy one can only visualize, imagery so kind, sensuality divine I was filled with your joyful sentiments as I joined in the circle embracing as one You give us freedom from earthly limitations and the aspiration to reach a higher state of being Congratulations on a wonderous POTD! Welcome back poetess Wishing you loving vibrations and xhugs_Anaya

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/29/2025 7:56:00 AM

Oh Anya, Your comments wash over me and make me smile...I so appreciate you seeing me and us through this journy of love. Yes it is possible to reach a higher state of being. For the heart does not have a limit and can continue to expand indefinitely. I so appreciate your loving thougts and words. You make me soar and fly with a smile on my face. Embracing you now dear one ! Thank you for taking this journey with me. In gratitude for you. xx Susan :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/26/2025 10:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Pink Butterflies" write. I love butterflies and your line, "Pink clouds of butterflies surround them." Have a blessed day with your win...........

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/29/2025 7:48:00 AM

Hi dear Paula, So nice to see you here ! Thank you for your comments. Yes to be surrounded with pink butterflies..It makes me smile at the thought. Hugs and all good wishes, Susan :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/26/2025 9:34:00 AM

Susan, I wanna be surrounded by ' pink clouds. ' Just the thought of drifting in a sky filled with *strawberry* clouds, well, that's what this reminds me of- it leaves me smiling so big. :) Your words are beyond beautiful. They hold depth, meaning and passion. A soothing calm. If I close my eyes, I am there. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/29/2025 7:47:00 AM

Dear Brandy, Your sweet presence is so lovely to receive! Thank you for taking this journey with me and floating with your eyes closed and being there. I am grateful for your strawberry cloud comment and your big smile! Big hugs, Susan :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/26/2025 7:55:00 AM

Dearest Susan, my soulful poetry sister and time-travel companion, I adore the return of your white-winged spirit and resonant poetic voice, that echoes through time and space and through souls past and present, to reverberate in the pages of Poetry Soup once again. I have missed your graceful presence and soulful poetry so much! The power on your verse leads me into a golden meditation where our souls mingle with ancient and young energy and emotion where we are enlightened and rejuvenated. Such a sense of beauty and comfort washes over me as we journey through the tender strength of your poem. In gratitude to you and your empathic and healing artistry. Congratulations for your poem's honor with POTD! Such a worthy choice, my dear poetry creator, friend and sister. Warmest wishes and love sent to you on pink butterfly wings.. ~Susan

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/29/2025 7:43:00 AM

You touch my soul dear Susan with your heart, your indepth knowlege, your inspired time travel through many livetimes, your 6th sense, your awe and your pain, your passion and your laughter. Thank you for the gift of you. I adore your spirit and marvel and am inspired by your talent. Thank you for seeing me revealed in my words ... I appreciate you more than I can say. Hugs, Blessings and love sent on pink wings. :)

Anne Winter

Date: 7/26/2025 7:50:00 AM

Very well penned! Congratulations on POTD! Enjoy your special day :)

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 6:16:00 PM

Hi dear Anne, Thank you so much for your visit and congratulations. Heading to read your Breakfast poem soon ! All the best, Susan :)

Bill Baker

Date: 7/26/2025 6:36:00 AM

Back to say Congratulations on tour POTD honor, Susan. This was a beautiful and deserving poem for this honor. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 6:13:00 PM

Thank you dear Bill . I appreciate you so very much . I look forward to reading more of your poems soon . Always inspired by you . Blessings, Susan :)

Tom Woody

Date: 7/26/2025 5:06:00 AM

Yay! Enjoy

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 5:45:00 PM

Tom! Thank you :) Big hugs, Susan

John Lawless

Date: 7/26/2025 4:57:00 AM

WOW....and a an authentic Boston "WICKED AWESOME"...loved this, it slowed me, invited me to participate in its soothing beauty....THANK YOU.

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 5:44:00 PM

Dearest John , Thank you .. thank you . Your comments brought a big smile to my face ! I am thrilled you were able to slow down and enjoy the journey with me. Big hugs, Susan :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/26/2025 4:38:00 AM

Susan, wonderfully penned, love your journey. Congratulations on POTD.

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 9:54:00 AM

Hi dear Tania, so happy to see you here! Have a beautiful day and thank you so much for your visit and comments. Hugs, Susan.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/26/2025 3:25:00 AM

I enjoyed the smooth flight of this poem. Wow and congrats on your POTD designation!

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 9:42:00 AM

Hi dear Sara, So happy to see your comment! I appreciate your presence and am looking forward to reading more of your lovely poems. Big hugs, Susan :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/26/2025 2:42:00 AM

Back again with warmest congratulations on POTD, Susan

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 9:41:00 AM

Thank you. Thank you dear Unseeking Seeker. Big Hugs, susan :)

Karen Jones

Date: 7/26/2025 12:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful butterfly write earning potd Susan!

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 9:40:00 AM

Dear Karen, In gratitude for your visit and comments. I appreciate your presence! All the best, Susan :)

Bill Baker

Date: 7/25/2025 10:11:00 PM

A FAV for this beautiful and meaningful poem, Susan. Your words took my spirit on an eternal journey to the soul of our existence. Your words were engaging and rhythmically matched the flowing colors of creations creatures. The flight was smooth and yet exhilarating to experience, but the closing verse was the climax we all dream of ... the magical scene of the butterflies rising as we all came together through gratitude and experienced the unity of a single heartbeat of the many. Love, Bill

Susan Lawrence
Date: 7/27/2025 9:40:00 AM

Dearest Bill, such a pleasure to hear from you . Thank you for your warmth and inspired comments as well as your FAV. I am in gratitude that my poem reached your heart. I have missed reading your poems and others. Thank you for the gift of you . All the best and big hugs, Susan :)