The Butterfly

A butterfly flutters by
outside my window pane,
and where she goes no one knows 
but life will not restrain.

Into the sky drifting high
just floating with the breeze;
this lovely thing fluttering 
so high above the trees.

I watch from here, filled with cheer, 
such freedom do I long,
but as they say, “come what may,”
that’s not where I belong;

to be so free, this fantasy 
will surely disappear; 
I’m bound with skill to fulfill
my obligations here.


March 23, 2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 9/13/2021 2:49:00 PM
They are still fluttering into my garden and even had another dragonfly visit the other day. Always have to stop what I am doing and watch them. Enjoyed your beautiful poem John. Hugs, Emilia : )
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/14/2021 2:28:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Emilia, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John
Date: 3/24/2021 2:22:00 PM
To be free like a butterfly sounds wonderful! A lovely write, John! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/24/2021 3:39:00 PM
Thank you so much, Kim, I appreciate it. John
Date: 3/24/2021 4:23:00 AM
Your double rhyming skill is to be acclaimed, John. Priority to our obligations can hold us back, but soon you will be unfettered and soaring high like a butterfly.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 3/24/2021 8:53:00 AM
Thanks, John. I hope you keep a pad near so you can jot down any poetic thought that comes to mind as you calculate those numbers.
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/24/2021 5:25:00 AM
Thank you, Jenna, I appreciate these comments coming from such a skilled writer as yourself. I have been quite "fettered" lately, about the only time I have to write is between 4 and 4:30 as I sip my first cup of coffee, but it will soon pass. Have a great day my friend. Hugs, John
Date: 3/23/2021 7:20:00 PM
You belong in the sky, my dear sweet friend. Spread your wings.. and fly. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. I am curling your thoughts softly around me. Hugs, Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/24/2021 2:17:00 AM
Thank you my sweet friend, I would love to be floating in the sky but at the moment, I’m chained to my desk. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, John
Date: 3/23/2021 2:33:00 PM
The butterfly, so beautiful. It should be a symbol of peace. Your poem is a peaceful one. So lovely.
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/24/2021 2:13:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Ann, I appreciate it. I’m glad I could bring you a moment of peace. Hugs, John
Date: 3/23/2021 1:38:00 PM
John, this reads so smoothly and peacefully. I enjoyed it very much :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/24/2021 2:10:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John
Date: 3/23/2021 9:40:00 AM
Superb. Beautiful writing, John. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece about the "flutter by." I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/24/2021 2:08:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Milton, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 3/23/2021 6:31:00 AM
Lovely! Freedom in flight! Good Morning, John!
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/24/2021 2:06:00 AM
Thank you for your comments, Kim, I appreciate it. Hugs, John
Date: 3/23/2021 5:11:00 AM
Lovely verse and vision... fulfilling, gentle and poetic... a whisper of tenderness caressing the spirit. I love it . God bless you always with love, Gina
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/23/2021 5:52:00 AM
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Gina. Things have been very busy at work lately and that inspired this poem early one morning as I was sipping my coffee. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John
Date: 3/23/2021 5:10:00 AM
Although they're short lived they lead a carefree life, I love to see them flutter in summertime in my garden. We often let our minds wander but soon come back down to earth. Hope you're well John. Tom
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/23/2021 5:47:00 AM
When I was a kid we had a field behind our house and there were so many different kinds of butterflies; we would chase them and try to catch them but they were very elusive. My mind wanders back to those days. Thanks for stopping by, Tom, stay well. John
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