In Spring the heart-throb butterfly
Makes lovers stop to touch and sigh
While others watch them passing by
Excited without asking why.
Though it may be a silly thing
When butterflies are fluttering
It’s better than what Winters bring
When frozen hope lacks warmth to sing.
Linked to dVerse Open Link Night hosted by Grace.
Photo: “Flowers in a Pot” by the author
Nice onel
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Thank you!
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Beautiful work.
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Thank you, Seana!
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Very melodic! I love the line “Though it may be a silly thing when butterflies are fluttering.” Oh, to be silly and in first love and full of hope.
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I am glad you liked that line. If it wasn’t for the sound of that line I wouldn’t have posted the poem. Thank you!
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This is so pretty, Frank.
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Thank you, Robbie!
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Love the colorful flowers and the way your words sing. Butterflies always make me stop and take notice.
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Me, too. I like seeing them. I am glad you liked the photo. Thanks, Lynn!
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It seems to be as light as a butterfly on the wing, nice
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It is light. I am glad you thought it was as light as a butterfly. Thanks, Walter!
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Thank you Frank
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Love this beauty!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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I love the wonderful rhymes… and so lovely what a butterfly can give.
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I am glad you liked it! The poem is primarily about the sound of it.
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Wonderfully rhythmic and serene!
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Thank you, Sanaa!
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“Heart-throb buttefly”- nice! A lovely poem Frank.
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Thank you! I am glad you liked it.
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Never a silly thing but an amazing sight to behold ~ Love the read, colorful photo and poem Frank ~ Happy weekend ~
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Thanks, Grace! I got this in just in time.
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This is like listening to Satie’s Gymnopedie#1. There is such elegance and depth in its simplicity. The four-line final end rhymes, the contrast of seasons, the unconscious painting of the scenes. I think this is very successful. You make it look easy; I know it’s not. I ever aim for this kind of elevation through the simplest elements. Excellent.
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Thanks, Gay! It wasn’t an easy piece. I posted an earlier draft of it on some forum, as a response to a challenge, six months ago, but I didn’t like it. This was an attempt to see if I could salvage it with a rewrite. I am glad you liked it. That encourages me to keep it as it is.
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LOVE this one, Frank!
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I am glad you liked it, Lynn!
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very beautiful flowers and poetry. 🙂
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Thank you!
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I like this. We see a ton of butterflies here in Cornwall: it’s impossible not to get excited by then!
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Thanks, Mary! Butterflies are nice and nice to write about.
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This is an exquisite little poem, Frank. Perfect in every way!
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Thank you, Beverly!
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The butterfly feeling should indeed be cherished. I like the sing-song nature of your verse.
-HA
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I am glad you liked it. I usually write metrically. The sound matters, but hopefully not as much as the meaning. Thanks!
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“When frozen hope lacks warmth to sing.” sigh. how beautiful is this piece and especially this line.
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Thank you! I was struggling to find an ending for the poem. I am glad you liked it.
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yes i did. 🙂
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Butterfly
Abundance
FloWerS WinGs
Desert
Snow
ReCoiLs
LiFe GiVinG
sNake Rises
Head More..:)
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The “life giving snake rises” reminds me of kundalini. Thanks, Fred!
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Yes.. the
Force.. as ‘they’
Say too..:)
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Very nice!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful, Frank. Last two lines are perfect!
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Thank you, Sara!
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