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"THEREFORE IF ANY MAN BE IN CHRIST JESUS HE IS A NEW CREATURE;

OLD THINGS ARE PASSED AWAY, BEHOLD, ALL THINGS ARE BECOME NEW."

                                                                                       2 Corinthians 5:17

The butterfly's a symbol, A symbol of rebirth, A shedding of the former life, To become a thing of worth. A metamorphosis took place, A new life has begun, A creature of great beauty stands, Where once there was a worm. No more to crawl amongst the leaves, She spreads wings of bright hue. The past is done and over now. Behold, all things are new.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 3/31/2017 7:16:00 AM
Lovely metaphor for life and death Judy. Namaste.
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Date: 3/6/2017 1:19:00 PM
Hello Judy. The quatrains are lovely. I have always admired what the butterfly stands for. You brought out her essence. Well done
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Date: 3/6/2017 9:21:00 PM
Thank you so much Lisa. This is one of my personal faves. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/5/2017 1:38:00 PM
Isn't it wonderful how nature experiences the rebirth you describe every spring? I love butterflies and your poem, Judy. Maybe it's time we all shed our winter cocoons and seek the beauty of spring.
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Date: 3/6/2017 9:18:00 PM
Thank you so much Carolyn. I agree. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/5/2017 8:26:00 AM
Great write!!! Well done
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Date: 3/5/2017 11:29:00 AM
Thank you so much Susan both for the encouragement and for stopping by. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/5/2017 8:18:00 AM
Wow, a great Biblical truth portrayed through natural beauty, Judy:) a 7:)
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Date: 3/5/2017 11:22:00 AM
Thank you so much Jo. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/4/2017 3:10:00 PM
They flutter with the blooms of spring..Wonderful write Judy
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Date: 3/4/2017 3:46:00 PM
Thank you so much Joseph. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/4/2017 11:08:00 AM
I love this beautiful poem. A favorite :)
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Date: 3/4/2017 11:21:00 AM
Thank you so much Heidi. Both for the kind words and for stopping by. God Bless, JB

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