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The Butterfly

A butterfly, swimming through 
The stagnant air, 
Shivers past the eye
Of an old rustic hound, whose
Paws flinch with a curious, 
Frivolous anticipation.

But, once its muscles shed
Their torpid skin, and
Bones flex, and begin to swing,
It’s gone.

Copyright © Joseph Hankinson | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 8/9/2025 5:33:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 1/27/2016 1:13:00 PM

JOSEPH, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT **
Date: 1/24/2012 12:28:00 PM

A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Joseph. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
Date: 1/24/2012 8:34:00 AM

enjoyed your good work Joseph. Elizabeth
Date: 1/24/2012 8:21:00 AM

A well-painted, bucolic picture that could serve as an allegory for much of our aging, sedentary population (me, especially.) Good work.

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