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Transformation

Born in a valley's secluded mountain range
 Wandered along the rivers clear 
 Knelt in havens carved in a forest
 Escaped to dwell at ocean's shore
 Enticed to follow budding dreams
 And there, while chasing butterflies
 The barren desert bloomed

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Kelly Deschler

November 20, 2013 at 4:07 PM

We never know where life will take us next. The journey is sometimes more exciting than the destination! I loved this poem, Karen! Very uplifting and inspiring!...Thank you for the kind congrats on my poem. I really appreciate it, my friend! :)

Stephen Kilmer

August 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Beautiful. Succinct but makes the point oh so well. Bravo my friend, bravo. I love this one. Kilmer ~ "The barren desert bloomed" great image.

Karen Anglesey

August 22, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Thank you for the very gracious comment. This is the original version of the re-edited "Transformed".

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

August 13, 2013 at 3:41 PM

I love the use of nature in a poem. This poem says a lot in a few lines, very decriptive, another good one here Karen! MC

Karen Anglesey

August 13, 2013 at 7:01 PM

MC... thank you for commenting :)

Andrea Dietrich

July 4, 2013 at 6:02 PM

oh goodie, I found one right here. I love how you included the butterfly because it's a metaphor in itself for transformation!

Karen Anglesey

July 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Andrea, I am a self proclaimed butterfly. Thank you for the in depth characterization. :)

Poet Destroyer A

June 16, 2013 at 8:42 PM

Karen, a lovely verse, and wild chase. i love the scenery and the way it took change... Linda

Karen Anglesey

June 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Linda, your comments are very much appreciated :)

Debra Squyres

April 24, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Love the images in this..they bloomed in my mind. Very creative and beautiful !!

Karen Anglesey

April 25, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Thank you for the comments. I appreciate it very much

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

April 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

Dear Karen, This is quite the Visual I live on a mountain above a Valley there is a brook that carves Havens through the forest. Vermont-land locked ; no ocean. but I am enticed to dream and chase butterflies. I have seen the barren desert bloom when I lived in Nevada. YOU are so very Amazing I LOVE this.This may not mean anything to YOU but YOUR POETRY is very Inspiring. I enjoy walking through YOUR Words, analizing the Why of the World in Electrical Fashion.I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER

Karen Anglesey

April 22, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Harry, your coments are so encouraging, thank you. This is a short version of my actual journey from Utah, to the Oregon Coast and then to Nevada. I hope to add to this journey in the future. I also love walking through your words.

Heather Ober

April 15, 2013 at 1:52 PM

I am always amazed by poets who can pack so much imagery into a handful of short lines. As a true nature lover, I find this poem stunning. The last line is perfect!

Karen Anglesey

April 20, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Poetry is the most challenging thing I do. I really am inspired by the eloquence of other artists as yourself.

Yanny Widjanarko

April 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM

Karen this is really a rich poem with a fantastic imaginary, I really sink by the beauty of those words such a lovely one :) thank you for visiting my page before, wishing you a lovely day :D hug, Yanny

Karen Anglesey

April 20, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Thank you for reviewing. I am inspired by the beauty of your work also

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

April 14, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Dear Karen,Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. A very well written POEM The POEM definetely exemptifies the Title. YOU show Laureatus Talent.Inspiring Ink. Into my Favs.Keep the Quill Painting POETRY. LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...HG

Karen Anglesey

April 20, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Thank you very much!... I finally figured out how to send replies to comments!. Have a wonderful weekend.

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