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Butterfly

January 12, 2010
By Mikaela GOLD, Bellingham, Washington
Mikaela GOLD, Bellingham, Washington
11 articles 29 photos 150 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Here I stand, I can do no other."


She flies and flits and flutters all day,
Her magnificent colors,
A beautiful array,
She sips the nectar of flowers in a peculiar way,
And enjoys to chase others in blissful play.
Dear and free,
Great and gay,
Why do you always flip-flap away?
Whenever I'm near,
You leap up into the sky.
Your wings are silent without even a sigh.
You appear so small and fragile and mild,
But truly, inside you, you're exciting and wild!
I wish I could meet or become one of you someday,
For it must be great fun to flit-flutter and fly away.

The author's comments:
This was one of the first poems I've written since I truly realized that I enjoy poetry, and it still remains my favorite.

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on Mar. 31 2013 at 11:18 am
TaylorWintry DIAMOND, Carrollton, Texas
72 articles 0 photos 860 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light shining somewhere nearby." - Unknown

I love this! It was simple, playful, yet gorgeous in its own unique way... Fantastic. You're a really great poet; please, please continue to write. YOu're truly gifted!! Wow. Your photography is fantastic as well!

Mikaela GOLD said...
on May. 29 2010 at 8:07 pm
Mikaela GOLD, Bellingham, Washington
11 articles 29 photos 150 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Here I stand, I can do no other."

Thank you so very much :D

JeanGrey GOLD said...
on May. 27 2010 at 12:02 am
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
10 articles 0 photos 258 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying."-Oscar Wilde

*amazing lol typos suck :)

JeanGrey GOLD said...
on May. 27 2010 at 12:01 am
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
10 articles 0 photos 258 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying."-Oscar Wilde

I.Love.It. All your poetry is amzing :)

#1 Fan said...
on Feb. 5 2010 at 10:41 am
Yes, I agree with Teri. There is some fearlessness here. I also think I recognize someone in the description...

Teri said...
on Feb. 3 2010 at 11:47 pm
I love the fearlessness with which you approach word usage. Great variety here, and some vivid images.

Mikaela GOLD said...
on Feb. 3 2010 at 11:10 pm
Mikaela GOLD, Bellingham, Washington
11 articles 29 photos 150 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Here I stand, I can do no other."

I love comments - it'd be great to hear what you all think of it!