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No More Purple Butterflies...
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No More Purple Butterflies…




Once we ran in fields of green,
Golden wheat and brown sage,
Stained our knees,
And the wild smell of life,
Tangled in our hair…

We were young then,
Weren’t we!
So fresh and innocent,
I remember so well,
How much you loved purple butterflies,
And the stories that I would tell!

We lay in fresh green grass,
And you fed them the honey from the dew,
I remember those days so clearly,
I remember you…

I heard you crying yesterday,
And went looking for the sound,
That damn meadow was barren,
It was burned clear to the ground…

You sat holding something in your hand,
Looking up I wept to see your tears,
A fragile soul so beautiful lay still and cold,
In your open palm…

“No more purple butterflies…” you whispered,
I looked around at the scorched earth,
Once green and so alive,
All I could do was whisper;

“I know just what you mean…”

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 Reviews of "No More Purple Butterflies..."
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on November 12, 2004
Evocative. . .beautiful. . .s a d. Yet still,
a wonderful experience I would not have missed
for anything. Phyllis <3
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on October 6, 2004
(((reindeer)))

*tears* dang, you write so powerfully and convincingly--a master you are

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(
Reviewed by J. Pajot
Reviewed on October 3, 2004
Too much the false world of Human kind encroaches on the world of the Divine...I can feel the loss you describe as I watch this place I grew up in become a floundering metropilis...and yet, I suspect, there are different times yet to come. Much joy to you, dear Lady.
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 2, 2004
Poignant and soul-grasping verses, Retta. Love and peace to you. Regis
Reviewed by richard poor
Reviewed on October 2, 2004
and the wild smell of life does tangle in my hair!
so very good!!!
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper
Reviewed on September 30, 2004
I know just what you mean. Great Retta, I guess we should enjoy while we can. l&p g
Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on September 28, 2004
This is so sorrowful
well written
Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on September 28, 2004
I enjoyed this excellent well-penned emotive write Retta. Each verse encapsulated the true spirit of an undying friendship and loyalty. Outstanding work. Thank you for sharing it. Take care and be well.
Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on September 28, 2004
A magnificent review of nature's changes. Are they gone forever, or will mankind snap out of it, and allow their return? Thank you for writing this one so wonderfully. Its words are as delicate and precious as butterflies themselves. For me, they personify the balance between man's avarice and the preservation of our miracle planet Your friend - in what is worth saving - Bill
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 28, 2004
When you lose something such as this, sometimes the world shudders in sync with your sorrow.
Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on September 28, 2004
so ella-gant
this flowed can her a womnan's voice
singing and wind in the backround
loved the imagery and the filling of one's imagination
~my favorite color
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Reindeer, you write with such sensitivity, it drenches the soul!
Superb empathetic poem!
Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Retta,

As always, brillant!! You are a poetess par excellent!!

Robert
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
This brought tears to my soul. Great write!
Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Romantic You!

TRASK
Reviewed by Mary Quire
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Retta, this is so sad and, yet, so beautiful. I love the imagery that you put into all of your poems, but this one was so vivid I couldn't help but see everything as I read. Wonderful work.

M.Rose
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Great piece Riendeer
excellent write

William ...peace & Love
Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
I am deeply touched by these images!
Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Very powerful and I can feel the emotions within.
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
This absolutely haunts me, Retta, and I haven't yet the courage to tell you why... a powerful and compelling "story" sensitively and piquantly described and related in your gentle and inimitable style. I think I, too, know just what she means.... TY for this, LOL Kate xx
Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Splendid and emotive composition , Retta..
Very moving and touching...
Peter
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
An awesomely beautiful piece of emotion-carved from the
heart of an able poet!
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Aww Retta!!!!

This touched my soul!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by D May (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Oh this is a moving write. I love this and how you said it. Each word is fantastic. So much to say about this one.
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Bittersweet, quite profound on many levels, and very good, Reindeer.
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
You really got me with this emotive write.
Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
Aw Retta! You made me cry. Beautiful heart touching piece. Butterflies are my favorite part of nature. They always seem so happy.
Great job!

Lisa
Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
Sad and moving verses. You communicate feelings well. Your words have the mark of determination. Thank you, Retta.

Carmen :-)
Reviewed by Rebekah Rosie Lang
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
I am saving this, Retta.
Friendship and death.
Creation really should I say.
I like the poem.

Becca
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
Beautifully penned, moving verse, Raindeer. A truly lovely creation.
Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
Wonderfully crafted poetry.
Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
This was excellent write of friendship .. This is excellent ... I loved the way its being presented ...

I am too saving this ....

I loved it ...


Sanilnath G
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU
Reviewed on September 26, 2004
Blessed are those that reminisce pleasant times.

"No More Purple Butterflies..." sings gratitude and friendship and echoes the beauty of life.

I salute You, Sublime Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
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