Ever since my son died two years ago Monarch butterflies are seen everywhere I go. It was never like that before he died, so they have a special meaning to me. and my daughter. She is the one who started noticing them everywhere we go. I truly believe they are a sign from God that Brian is fine and happy. My faith has seen me through so much the past two years.
My dear friend Katie suggested I hold a contest about butterflies and so here it is. So what I want are poems that include butterflies in some way. They can be happy, sad, spiritual,nature, about love or even funny. Where ever the thought of butterflies takes your mind wandering. Now get fluttering and write. I look forward to some wonderful poems.Sandy
Rules
1. No chat talk
2. No erotic(sensual is fine)
3. Rhyme or Free Verse
4. Any form or length
5. Have fun and Smile!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 28
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Hello, First I want to thank each and everyone of you for entering this contest. Every poem was beautiful and touched my heart in some way. They were very emotional to read because of my son Brian. The tears were many as I read them. I wish I could give more trophy then they allow. I would give you all one. I mean that. The honorable mentions are in no particular order because each one was beautiful. Thank you again for your lovely poems. Make you be blessed with happiness and sunny days. May butterflies follow you always. Take care. Sandy
Contest Winners
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I sit here in my garden
with a thought or two of youby Lady Ireland 31 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 15 7:27 PM. In Spiritual, Nature, Love
Gold trophy winner
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I'm always looking for Butterflies
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She dances and swirls,
Across the garden once moreby TheCSIgurl 19 lines, 8 comments, on Sep 15 2:59 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
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He glides on silk gossamer wings
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God sends butterflies on the wings of a angel
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by Diminished Capacity 28 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 16 9:36 AM
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by Olivias Violin 17 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 16 12:02 PM. In Nature• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I am still watching over you
With eyes of butterfly'sby SoulWhispher 16 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 22 12:22 PM. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
silk and nectar merge
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I am so sorry for your loss.
My best friend passed away 14 years ago and shortly thereafter I started to notice butterflies, many of them and when I would go for a walk, they would come close and even land on my shoulder.
Recently, I have had a dramatic change in my life and once again, I have started to see them more, especially yellow ones, and I was thinking one day, if my friend was a butterfly, he would be a yellow one
I am sure that he is letting me know he is here and alright and I am sure that your son is doing the exact same thing.
I have had many unexplainable things happen, butterflies being one of them, so embrace that gift that your angel brings to you. I will be back for this one...
Lynda
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Good Morning Lynda
Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. It is so uplifting and beautiful. have a wonderful day.
Peace and Grace to you. Sandy
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Sandygram, how very kind of you to hold this contest on Butterflies. I think Butterflies are a special gift from God. They have so much beauty and grace. Have you ever sat a watched one for a little while?? Thank you for the contest Sandygram.
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Good Morning Katie
Again, I thank you dear friend for suggesting it. Bless you always.
Hugs and Smiles, Sandy
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My condolences on your loss. You might like this picture of butterflies; I've used it a few times and you're welcome to it, as well. My late sister still sends me butterflies, too. They bring a message of peace, I think. The night of her service, I drew a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, then changing into an angel. Good luck to all who enter.
http://allpoetry.com/poem/5654266
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Thank You For Sharing. Hugs and Smiles, Sandy
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http://www.vlinder-01.dds.nl/butterfly_symbolism.htm a link to a a site about butterfly symbolisms
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What a wonderful link. I found it quite interesting. Thank you so much for sharing. Bless You, Sandy
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I'm very sorry for your loss. Butterflies are one of the most common After Death Communications written about. I absolutely believe that your son will always be with you, and that God is why it's possible. There's a wonderful online grief support group ca
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Thank you Don, you kind and thoughtful comment was most appreciated. You take care.
Peace and Grace, Sandy
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Wkat a beautiful thing to remember your son by.
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Thank you my dear friend. Your thoughtful words do bring smile . Hugs to you. Sandy
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I am sorry you lost your son
My grandmother collected owls. Wood owls glass owls just about anything involving owls. She loved owls. When she died of cancer an owl landed on our porch in the middle of the day and just sat there for hours. I swear to this day that was my grandmother saying goodbye. I can relate to your story and believe your son is an angel watching over you and the butterflies are a sign for you. God bless -
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Thank You For Sharing
It was a pleasure to read about your grandmother. I collected owls many years ago too. All kinds like your gram. That must have touched your heart when the owl landed. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. Take care, Sandy
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My condolences to you Sandy, love the butterfly contest idea...Leaf
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Thank you for the thoughtful words. Bless You, Sandy
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Please accept my sincere consolences...
I, too, am very saddened and sorry for your loss. As a mother, I can only imagine the heart-wrenching pain at the loss of a precious child. 
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Sandy. Take care, and know you are loved by all of us.
Peace, Love & Hugs,
xx Cyn xx
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Thank You Cyn. Your thoughtful words touch my heart. Hugs and Smiles, Sandy
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My condolences on your loss ...
however I'm not up to writing anything just now.
I also already have a poem about a Monarch butterfly, and I rarely write more than one poem on any given subject of that nature.
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Thank you for your kind words. Bless You, Sandy
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Beautiful contest! Congrats to all who were able to participate and I hope that the poems were healing to your heart
Lynda
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Thank you so much Lynda, Your poem was very beautiful. This was so hard to judge. It was so nice reading all of them. Bless you, Sandy :
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Thank you for the opportunity to write for you and for awarding me a HM, Congrats to the other winners also, Josie
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Thank you Sandy for the gold.
haven't been on here too much lately because i am not doing so well at present.
You said my poem touched your heart, well i can tell you that when i read your story about the loss of brian you touched my heart! I thought of how painful that could be and i asked my angels to stand behind me when i wrote this poem, i asked them to ask your son what you would like.. so in the end this poem came in about fifteen minutes.
I hope you keep seeing those butterflies, i see them also and always find feathers in the most unexpected places.
God bless
Dolores, Aka Lady Ireland. xx
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