When Holding A Butterfly

When Holding A Butterfly

A Poem by David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic)
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On the nature of Nature

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Hold your breath
When you hold a butterfly

For in truth
Tis the butterfly that is holding you

With kaleidoscopic wings
And multifaceted eyes

And an intimate knowledge of Nature
Denied to me and you

Then breathe again,…let out a sigh
Let the creature take flight anew

Yes… you held the butterfly…
Or did the butterfly hold you?



© 2012 David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic)


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Oh .. this is beautiful, and delicate .. Love it ...

Jasmine

Posted 13 Years Ago


Good thought and an easy, enjoyable read.
I think you're right. The butterfly held us... but, we get to hold it in memory for a very long time.
Well done sir.

Posted 13 Years Ago



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David O Whalen  (O Haolin in Celtic)
David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic)

Las Vegas, NV



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Born in Kentucky, teen years in Loveland Ohio, old in age, young in mind, I'm not human, I don't believe in religion, love. faith or trust, I do believe in: lil' kids, ol' dogs, leprechauns, and water.. more..