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The Butterfly

The bush, the bloom its great delight The butterfly flutters by in dainty flight Bestowing gentle kisses as it goes Alighting at last upon the yellow rose So fragile a life flown on fairy wings Unaware of life's more mundane things The rose it's treasure that sparkling day Life's sweet nectar dipped, then flew away

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/9/2014 7:55:00 AM

thank you for the reply Barbara, I enjoy supporting all, no matter what. After all these years I still enjoy the site...PD

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/8/2014 8:32:00 PM

congrats..>PD<

Barbara Gorelick
Date: 6/8/2014 9:04:00 PM

Barbara Gorelick
Date: 6/8/2014 9:04:00 PM

thanks PD for all your pleasant comments.. I appreciate it. BG

Faye Gibson

Date: 6/4/2014 2:33:00 PM

A beautiful win, Barbara.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/4/2014 7:05:00 AM

Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Barbara!

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/4/2014 7:01:00 AM

A great write and a fine win my friend!!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/4/2014 1:10:00 AM

Congrats on a fine win, Barbara

Joseph May

Date: 6/3/2014 10:35:00 PM

The last line of this gem was my favorite...beautiful write...Congrats on your win BG

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 6/3/2014 10:33:00 PM

Lovely rhyming in this one Barbara,, mesmerising ,, congrats on win !

Kelly Deschler

Date: 6/3/2014 8:45:00 PM

You captured those fleeting moments perfectly, Barbara. Your poem was beautiful in it's simplicity. Great rhyme and smooth flowing words, as well. Congratulations on your win!

Barbara Gorelick
Date: 6/3/2014 8:50:00 PM

Thanks Kelly, one of my favorite subjects.

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 5/21/2014 3:33:00 PM

My Dearest Most Only BeLOVEd Barbara, YOUR words paint such Beauty.I think if YOU put this in YOUR Flower Garden the Butterflies will come from miles to read such a Majestic Tribute. I LOVE YOU deeply ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry

Barbara Gorelick
Date: 5/21/2014 4:11:00 PM

Harry, please email me..I need to know what is happening with you. How is your health? It is a wonderfull thing to hear from you.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 5/21/2014 9:04:00 AM

Beautiful imagery - well done!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/20/2014 10:52:00 AM

Dear Barbara, Butterflies do seem to "kiss" the flowers. Your poem is composed beautifully with perfect rhyme and a nice tempo. My favorite line is "So fragile a life flown on fairy wings." Indeed, that is the case. I don't see many butterflies here on the coast, but there were many in Tallahassee and my cats would chase after them, but never caught one. Wishing you success in the contest! Love from your fellow LNC

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/19/2014 7:17:00 PM

A wonderful write my friend!! Butterfly and rose , two of the most beautiful things on this planet.. Bravo!!

Barbara Gorelick
Date: 5/19/2014 8:40:00 PM

Thank you so much...I do love those beautiful creatures. I had one land in my hair on a trip to a butterfly garden..I felt like I had been kissed. lol. BG