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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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June 9, 2014 at 7:55 AM
thank you for the reply Barbara, I enjoy supporting all, no matter what. After all these years I still enjoy the site...PD
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June 8, 2014 at 8:32 PM
congrats..>PD<
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June 8, 2014 at 9:04 PM
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June 8, 2014 at 9:04 PM
thanks PD for all your pleasant comments.. I appreciate it. BG
Gibson Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 2:33 PM
A beautiful win, Barbara.
Sietesantos Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 7:05 AM
Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Barbara!
Lindley Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 7:01 AM
A great write and a fine win my friend!!
Mehta Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 1:10 AM
Congrats on a fine win, Barbara
May Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 10:35 PM
The last line of this gem was my favorite...beautiful write...Congrats on your win BG
A. Sharma Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Lovely rhyming in this one Barbara,, mesmerising ,, congrats on win !
Deschler Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 8:45 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!
Gorelick Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Thanks Kelly, one of my favorite subjects.
Esquire Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 3:33 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
Gorelick Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 4:11 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.
Sietesantos Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 9:04 AM
Beautiful imagery - well done!
Devonshire Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 10:52 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
Lindley Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 7:17 PM
A wonderful write my friend!! Butterfly and rose , two of the most beautiful things on this planet.. Bravo!!
Gorelick Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 8:40 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
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