Butterflies For Mother
She had heard of tales of magic
When only a child was she
So one day she decided to go
To find what she could see
Her mother loved and wished for just one butterfly
So she wanted to find for sure
If this magical one did exist
Maybe a butterfly or two she could lure
Out of the cocoon that was safe
Just maybe she could for her
Find just one butterfly
Would make her so happy for sure
She walked far away
Looking for just that one
What she found she could not believe
A kindly elder one she came upon
"Oh, only one will never do"
The gentle old soul spoke to her
"This is for your mother
This wish must be filled to the brim for her"
With that the old one told her
"Now close your eyes, think of that special one"
So she did as the magical one said
Just one she could not see but, hundreds all undone
She thought how silly she must seem
To the gentle, kind, old one
But she kept still , eyes closed in thought
Until she heard " Alright now, we are all done"
"Open your eyes little one
Your mother is waiting for you"
Opening them slowly, she gasp and squealed
Not one but, many more ( plus two )
She smiled and laughed with the kindly old one
" A hundred butterflies for mother you could do "
" No my little caring, loving one
For your mother, there are a hundred and two"
©Dana Price
4 comments:
AHHh, to be a kid again, and see the world through their eyes. You poem took my mind off all that is hurting, and made me feel just like that " little one." God has given you a great gift; and you have used it wisely. Thank You Dana, for sharing your poems with me. Love, Dave.
Much love to you Dana, beautifully writ, as it touches the core <3
Thank you so much Dave. If only we could feel this always...But alas that child grows but, we will always have that small inner child to go home to.. Thank you again. I am humbled
Lucy, you always have the special words also to touch my heart..Thank you sweet friend so very much..
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