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Someone…Ed Matalack as a matter of fact just recently made the remark of my fascination over butterflies in my last poem “Blue raindrops”.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
2/23/2009

“I know that butterflies are really beautiful & their flight is quite peaceful, but boy, you must like them more than anyone I know...ed”

Well sir….you made me smile…no actually laugh out loud in a way that I have not laughed in a long time over that remark. One day you will be the captain of my yacht located down in sunny Florida and when you are…you will then see my fascination with butterflies….thanks for the laughs Ed….

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Flight Of The Butterfly

On wings hushed against the silent backdrop of a brand new tomorrow.

A Butterfly in flight releases her burdens and in joy alights in fields so green.

Delicate pastels are her dress as she lands in a brave new world full of dreams.

Though the harsh winds of reality blow and threaten to cast her off her course.

She in her little butterfly faith stands fast against it all for she has already braved the worst.

To some she is just another pretty thing that flits all about each spring.

Yet I see her, this little butterfly as a friendships blessing that only God can bring.

J. Allen Wilson © 2/25/2009

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Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on March 4, 2009

Beautiful, Allen! I love "her little butterfly faith" which reminds me of Jesus saying, "faith as a grain of mustard seed" People worry about having enough faith, but it really doesn't take much, just so it's faith in the right thing.
This poem is so full of faith and joy, it really uplifts me!
Connie

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

I will have to share this with my daughter...whom we often equate to a butterfly. This sums up everything that a butterfly epitomizes quite perfectly...
Cryssa

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

There you go again, rambling on about butterflies & who'f this other guy your talkin' 'bout...lol, ed

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

I've never equated old Jersey Ed Matlack with butterflies! But I do like your poem, my friend, especially the last line.

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

Lovely!

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

very nice--

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

(((Allen))),

Butterflies, to me, signify hope ... as delicate as they are, they are resilient and beautiful. Wonderful lines of freedom - well done!

(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

Sweet write, Allen; you made me smile with this one! Well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Reviewed on February 24, 2009

Allen a beautiful write, thank you for sharing
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on February 24, 2009

Allen, this is truly lovely. No other way to describe this.

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