A butterfly fluttered by,
one of life’s tiny miracles,
a rainbow all within itself,
riding the wind,
so peaceful and free.
It reminded me of love.
If it finds you,
hold it gently
to your heart.
To squeeze it tight,
or chafe its magic,
it, too, will die.
And so it is with me.
Hold me close
with open arms.
Only then, will I feel
free to be with you.
Painted with long, smooth strokes, you let your poetic colours show strongly here, CJ. This lives and breathes and is like a cooling breeze on a humid summer's day. So clearly expressed and non-cloying. And yet the sincere intensity is penetrating. Has all the charm and mesmerising influence of the sight of those glorious opened wings stationary on a petal before your eyes. Gorgeous, thank you. Kate xx
one has to appreciate beauty before it can be held close to the heart ...
beautiful poem, CJ ...
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2007
CJ!!!!!
"A butterfly fluttered by,
one of life’s tiny miracles,
a rainbow all within itself,
riding the wind,
peaceful and free.
beautiful poem and art I love this one keeping it.
YES! CJ, this is spot on perfection in gorgeous verse: well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Robert Harrison (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2007
This old godger is willing to give you a grandfatherly hug.
This is so delightful.
Robert
Reviewed by S J (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2007
My, this is stunning work, CJ! I love this poem.
"It reminded me of love.
If you find it,
hold it gently
to your heart.
Squeeze it tight,
or chafe its wings,
it, too, will die"
Beautifully written!
Thank you
Love, Sheila
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2007
and so it is with me.
Hold me close
with open arms.
Only then, will I
feel free to be with you. <----ok behind the bikeshed again? seya after skool is out...
When true love mounts up and reaches its zenith,it's height, and the width of its wingspan is beyond mere mortal comprehension. If by simply touching the tip of love's wing, we burn with passion,how much more it was wrapped around us?
Lovely thoughts to dwell on in this poem, C.J.
Dai
Sensational in its soft touching beauty that the mind and heart must hear as quietly as a whisper when it is read, for that is how this one should be presented as a whisper of one's hearts wishes.
The wings of love have ever so lovingly, touched my heart, "...riding the wind peaceful and free" This is beautiful CJ!
Stand up and take a bow! Right now! Do it!
:)
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
The poet Rabindranth Tagore wrote : quote, " love me or kill me, but never abandone me in other's hands", unquote.
Love is like a delicate snowball, if the hands holding it are too tight or too warm... love will melt away between the fingers.
Happy to know that love treated you well.
Ooh CJ, this is an outstanding write, very sweet, warm, and romantic just the way love should be...while also sending a very wise message, if one finds this type of love, hold on tight...savour it...cherish, life is too short not to! Beautiful write my dear friend, simply beautiful!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
CJ, this softly written poem carries profound wisdom.
Hold me close
with open arms.
This line is astounding is its simplicity and complexity. Your poetic ability holds no master.
loveya
Rusty
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love One
maybe none,
today I feel like a zero,
searching for my hero
What a beautiful poetic analogy. May you always be held with tender love and gentleness.
Blessings,
Sharon
Ted
Brett
Your words are so romantically seductive:
"Hold me close with open arms."
You're the master, CJ!
Richard
beautiful poem, CJ ...
"A butterfly fluttered by,
one of life’s tiny miracles,
a rainbow all within itself,
riding the wind,
peaceful and free.
beautiful poem and art I love this one keeping it.
Blessings,
Joselyn
Love,
Susan
"and so it is with me.
Hold me close
with open arms.
Only then, will I
feel free to be with you..."
God Bless
Love always
Lena
Regis
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
This is so delightful.
Robert
"It reminded me of love.
If you find it,
hold it gently
to your heart.
Squeeze it tight,
or chafe its wings,
it, too, will die"
Beautifully written!
Thank you
Love, Sheila
Hold me close
with open arms.
Only then, will I
feel free to be with you. <----ok behind the bikeshed again? seya after skool is out...
Enjoyed much
Happt Valentines Day
Love & Peace
William
George
Lovely thoughts to dwell on in this poem, C.J.
Dai
Delicate and wise...........
:)
pax Anita
Fee
It reminded me of love.
If you find it,
hold it gently
to your heart.
What more can I say but that this is absoluley an awesome write.
Karen
Stand up and take a bow! Right now! Do it!
:)
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Love is like a delicate snowball, if the hands holding it are too tight or too warm... love will melt away between the fingers.
Happy to know that love treated you well.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Hold me close
with open arms.
This line is astounding is its simplicity and complexity. Your poetic ability holds no master.
loveya
Rusty
Peace. Joyce
hold it gently
to your heart.
Quite lovely, CJ.
Michael
Love Tinka
Your bound in passion and rich in love. Beautiful write.