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  March 2024     1 day ago

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The Butterfly and I

One day I met a butterfly
Beneath a somber summer sky.
He fluttered ‘round me silently
As if he didn’t care
That I might try to snatch him up.
Did I even dare?

He could’ve settled peacefully
Upon a nearby rose,
Instead, God’s little...

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Choices

Last night, awake in another place
I thought I’d feel so free
But only empty silence came
Between myself and me
My thoughts were home with you, alone
My eyes welled up with tears
For all the bittersweet yesterdays
That drifted into years.

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by Anne Marie Peacock

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Touched by an Angel

Sensing her way through the busy room
Seeking comfort where the spirit breathes
Transcending time and place
Reaching out, touching
Perceiving, penetrating souls
Beaming with incomparable innocence
Wandering, wondering
Locking on to willing...

by Anne Marie Peacock

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Power Outage

Alone at home, candles flickering
Hear the flame burning
Silence deepening, not yet breaking
World at bay, no longer invading
Only the distant swoosh
Of an occasional car on wet pavement.

All is mum, no humming or buzzing
Clock ticking...

by Anne Marie Peacock

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The Butterfly and I

One day I met a butterfly
Beneath a somber summer sky.
He fluttered ‘round me silently
As if he didn’t care
That I might try to snatch him up.
Did I even dare?

He could’ve settled peacefully
Upon a nearby rose,
Instead God’s little...

by Anne Marie Peacock

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added 1 month ago
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What a sweet story, told simply and succinctly, great flow, enjoyable read...well done

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Appreciate your support.

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An absolutely delightful poem, so true, thanks for expressing it

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Very touching, actually brought tears to my eyes.

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Thanks a bunch, appreciate your comments.

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Thank you, Susan.

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Some of our most profound messages are from nature, thank you.

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your comments are appreciated, thank you

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When you know, you know, thank you.

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Thank you Courtnie I'm glad it brightened your day

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Certainly was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for noticing.

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This poem is easy to read, tells the story with good flow and is just long enough to keep my interest. It's simple, expressive and insightful. Enjoyed it very much.

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moments like these cannot be unfelt while the law of attraction manifests itself... I've had two other similar experiences that I should probably put into words as well...

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Thanks, it was truly a miraculous experience.

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Thank you, little Mary touched me in such a special way.

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