Oh, But For The Butterfly!
By Sheri Stanley and Maurice Reynolds
Oh, how I long to ever see thy wings in glorious flutter!
I’m speechless and I stand in awe; thee melts my heart like butter!
To softly grace upon my hand a breath of fresh, soft breeze
I will not move, I will not breathe, I will not even sneeze!
For fear that I might scare you off; you vanish to the sky
Come flutter of thy blessed wings, O, lovely butterfly!
I watch you through my window pane
Spectacular in elegance and grace to match
It's hard to not get emotional over such beauty
Hues of violet, yellow, blue, orange and other!
Outstanding creature of admirable detail
Oh, how I wish I could soar with you!
Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteI've just read this poetry, such beauty, just as butterfly deserves. I really love the use of the word, ' thee' in the first part. Many congratulations to them both.
Thanks much, Beth! These are such fun to create especially with another person and fun to see the outcome of these "melds" - thanks again for your super input! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteHi Beth. Thank you for the kind comments and encouragement. It is appreciated.
Delete-Maurice J. Reynolds, Owner / Editor
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Dear Sheri and Maurice,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely co-write you both did on the butterfly. Nature provides us with many inspiring things to write about but there is something mystical about the butterfly whenever we see them you both have captured that here. An enjoyable read today thanks for sharing it with us.
Sandra Stefanowich
Hi, Sandra! We hoped y'all reading would "see" this beautiful creature of God! Thanks much! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteThank you, Sandra. We appreciate your encouragement.
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Dear Sheri and Maurice,
ReplyDeleteIt is like a kiss from Mother Nature when a butterfly lands on you. Such a sweet poem that makes my heart "flutter." Indeed, it would be fun to "soar" with them! Great co-write, my friends. Love and blessings, Carolyn
Thank you, dear Carolyn, for your sweet comments. Yes, it would be awesome to take flight and feel such freedom! Thank you, my friend. Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteHi Carolyn. Blessing to you! Thank you for your feedback and encouragement. We appreciate it. Continued blessings, my friend!
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Sheri and Maurice, what a splendid collaboration! Beautiful! I love to see the butterflies flit around, so soft and peaceful. Great work...love this team - go Sherice!! lol Kristina
ReplyDeleteKrissie, thanks much for your visit and comment. You are awesome! Thanks for the "penname", too - very creative! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteHi Kristina. Thank you for the kind comments and encouragement. I so absolutely love the pen name, "Sherice." That is so cool. I guess Sheri and I will be needing to do more collaborations together. Continued blessings, Kristina.
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What a beautiful Collaboration. Makes me think not just of Butterflies, but also heaven. The Butterfly reminds me of Angels. Both majestic and and delicate.
ReplyDeleteGreat writing.
Shirley Smothers
Thank you, Shirley! Really appreciate your thoughts and comments! So happy you could "feel" these beautiful creatures of God! Thanks much! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteThank you, Shirley. Continued blessings to you!
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Sheri,
ReplyDeleteButterflies are indeed a creature of God.
Great work you two! Mary
Hi, there, sweet, sweet Mary Kent! Thank you, hon. I crave to read your comments, sweet one! Thank you so much! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteHi Mary. Thank you for the kind comments and encouragement. Continued blessings to you!
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Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--
ReplyDeletejust loved this - so beautiful
Thank you, Jack. God bless, Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteThank you, Jack. Continued blessings!
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Oh how lovely Maurice and Sheri! This was such a great collaboration. Just as the the butterfly spans the existence of time, it was as though I were seeing a butterfly through the eyes of Shakespeare and then again through a modern day poet. Simply elegantly put together.
ReplyDeleteLove, Charlene
Hello, Charlene, thanks so much for the great input. Thank you, thank you! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteHi Charlene. Your feedback and encouragement and welcomed and appreciated. Thank you. Continued blessings!
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Great collaborative result here. I love butterflies and I love the beautiful imagery and flow in this poem about one of Nature's most beautiful and innocent creatures. You have given the butterfly the elegance it deserves. Roberr
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blessed comments and encouragement, Robert. They are appreciated. Glad you like the poem. Continued blessings!
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Hi, Bob, long time no see! Hope you are doing well! Miss you! Thanks for taking a moment to comment - means a lot! God bless, Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
ReplyDeleteThe imagery in this poem had my heart soaring and took my breath away. What a delight to read. You both meshed so well in this one.
ReplyDeletePam
Pam, thanks so much for your awesome comments and I really appreciate your taking a moment to read this one. Appreciate it so much! God bless! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteThank you, Pam, for the tender and encouraging comments. Glad you liked it. Continued blessings! -MJ
DeleteExcellent collaborative poem Sheri and Maurice I like butterflies and I love your poem well done
ReplyDeleteWrite On, Write Well
George
Thank you so much, George! It is always a blessing to read comments such as yours. Thank you, thank you! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
DeleteHi George. Thank you for the blessed comments. Glad you liked the poem. Continued blessings! -MJ
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