Notes About The Poem

Image result for butterfly photos

Quiet As a Butterfly

Quiet as a butterfly
I wish upon the ivory sky
that morning in its dawning brings.
My fluttering heart where yearning springs
is lilting by.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Ashley Avatar
November 11, 2017 at 10:20 PM
An exquisite and enchanting write Dale. Your imagery is superb, I love 'ivory sky'. Graceful and lovely. Loved it!
Cozart Avatar
November 12, 2017 at 8:09 AM
Thanks so much, Susan!
Dietrich Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 5:17 PM
Hey, I love your picture you are using now!! what a nice mustache!
Cozart Avatar
November 12, 2017 at 8:08 AM
Thanks, Andrea.
Cresswell Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Blue butterflies elegant!
Cozart Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 5:25 PM
Thanks, Patricia!
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 3:21 PM
This is very lovely, Dale. what a great image for the sky, as ivory!! Thanks for my contest win. I really enjoyed the challenge you gave us.
Cozart Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 3:24 PM
Thanks, Andrea. I hope you and yours are well. I'll have to think up a new challenge for a contest in the future.
Adams Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 7:27 PM
I like this a lot. Something magical about butterflies! Like the pic as well. Great write!................Pat
Cozart Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 7:50 PM
Thanks, Pat!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 8:19 PM
Poetry at its loveliest!
Cozart Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 8:32 PM
Thanks so much, Kim.
Green Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 5:34 PM
Beautifully done my friend. This felt nice to read.
Cozart Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 6:19 PM
Thanks, Chris. Nice to hear from you!
Pandit Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 3:34 PM
I enjoyed reading this poem--so well written!
Cozart Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 4:21 PM
Thanks, Vijay.
Allison Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 2:07 PM
absolutely exquisite Dale and I LOVE the pic - I went for a talk on butterflies only last week!:-) hugs jan xx
Cozart Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 2:15 PM
Thanks, Jan, it was fun to write!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace