Butterfly, Butterfly, Dancing on the breeze
You flit through the heavens, and among the trees
You fly through the air, like a leaf upon the wind,
Tumbling and turning, beating your soft wings
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The meadow is your haven, with flowers of nectar sweet,
I watch you fly to heaven, while I sit upon my seat.
Your message of transformation, as I let go of old
And I watch your new freedom as I ask to be bold
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My sorrows held within me, as again I give a sigh
You hypnotise me with your beauty, as you fly on by
You whisper in my ear, to trust in all that’s good
For your lifespan is so precious, so live it as we should
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You never waste a moment, searching for your mate
For time for you is limited, yet here I hesitate.
Teach me to trust and let myself fly free
And push away the dark clouds, and let myself be me
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The Daisies are many, gathered all around
Each one pure perfection, pushing through the ground
They nod their heads together, all in unison
Their fragrance on the wind, smiling at the Sun.
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Nature at her best, she neither worries nor does toil
She just keeps on growing, and pushing through the soil.
And even when the ground is hard with all the frost
The flowers push on upwards, and nothing is ever lost.
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And so my Butterfly, as at last you’re flying free…
Of caterpillar’s drudgery, of munching under tree
I know you hold a lesson for all of us to share
Your wings are made in heaven and are beyond compare.
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And when we see your beauty, we’re reminded of all good.
How each can transform our lives, learning how to love.
So flit around the world, and spread your love and light.
For when I see you on my path.. Then I know I’m alright.
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The above poem I wrote in 2011, I have witnessed many butterflies since the time of writing when I was at a lower ebb in my life.
We are all of us transforming right now, as we flit through our various stages of evolution.. The Butterfly always is a great reminder to me, that it was once a caterpillar munching among the cabbages, not knowing there was a whole new world beyond the cabbage patch ..
But it needed to pass through its own stages of evolution before it transformed and flew..It never worried when it spun its cocoon around itself.. It just went with what it’s instincts had taught it to do.. It just went with the flow..
I am just going with the flow, and trusting that as we hold the Light of love in our hearts we too can help transform the world..
Keep the light of Love in your hearts
More artwork soon to follow
Love
~Sue~
kcg1974
Mar 30, 2016 @ 16:45:25
Sue, your words are beautiful and so true to life. I thank you for them, No different now than when you wrote them in 2011. As for your beautiful painting of the butterfly in oils, it’s truly lovely, capturing the essence of the butterfly as she flutters among the beauty of nature’s flowers. Thank you together with many blessings, Sue.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 13:23:13
Many thanks dear Kim for your lovely comment.. So happy to see you here.. Love and hugs Sue xxx
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kcg1974
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:14:53
To you Sue, as well. You are forever in my own ‘heart.’ Love to you always.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:29:37
🙂 ❤
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kcg1974
Mar 30, 2016 @ 16:49:30
Reblogged this on Chronic Conditions & Life Lessons and commented:
Words full of meaning in this butterfly poem from Sue Dreamwalker, together with a beautiful oil painting rich in color and life.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 13:23:51
Thank you so much for the reblog 🙂 .
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litebeing
Mar 30, 2016 @ 17:10:17
gorgeous painting. I have not tried oils yet, but hope to learn. I saw the first butterfly of the season a few days ago. It was a small yellow one ( forget the name) and I engaged with it with my being. We are always transforming, and going with the flow, oh what a lesson that is.
I await more art and creative musings and relish what you have already contributed.
love,
Linda
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 13:59:10
Thank you Linda.. so pleased you have had an encounter with a little yellow butterfly.. lots to be read into that.. Yes the only thing I do not like is the amount of time oils take to dry out.. and still some of painting is not yet dry.. But I had to give them a go..
I wonder how long those oils take to dry that are applied with a palate knife so thick? must takes weeks to completely dry out.. Which is why I love my acrylics 🙂
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litebeing
Mar 31, 2016 @ 14:55:10
I have painted with acrylics in art class in high school. I liked it,but have not done much painting since except water colors. I love the result of oils, but no experience ( in this life). I feel I have been a painter before…. I did not know about the drying process. I so enjoy your boundless and diverse creativity.
love, Linda
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:01:11
No I didn’t know they took so long to dry until I googled it 😉 and I love watercolours as well.. Painting is very therapeutic and calming.. It helped me greatly when I had my breakdown 🙂
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Writing to Freedom
Mar 30, 2016 @ 17:34:33
Wonderful poem and reminder to trust and keep moving forward as best we can. May we rise and shine our light. Thanks Sue.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 14:04:25
Thank you Brad, Trust I know is easy for us to say.. Yet I also know its the hardest to adhere too.. For we are creatures of so much doubt.. 🙂
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Writing to Freedom
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:35:34
Yes, I need lots of reminders and encouragement to keep holding trust. Thanks Sue. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:24:49
I think we all do at times Brad.. All of us..
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Lynz Real Cooking
Mar 30, 2016 @ 17:48:09
This is so very special and lovely Sue! The painting is magnificent!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 14:07:03
Thank you so much dear Lynz.. your comments are so appreciated.. 🙂
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Lynz Real Cooking
Mar 31, 2016 @ 14:41:35
So beautiful, I mean sooooo beautiful Sue! xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 14:47:28
🙂 Bless you Lynz
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Lynz Real Cooking
Mar 31, 2016 @ 21:11:34
Thank you dear Sue!
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Val Boyko
Mar 30, 2016 @ 18:21:09
“Teach me to trust and let myself fly free
And push away the dark clouds, and let myself be me”
A wonderful reminder from your butterflies Sue!
May we all keep evolving and transforming in life, and art 💛
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 14:28:54
Yes Val.. we need a reminder from time to time to keep our wings a flapping as we take off for a time to fly within the realms of our dreams.. 🙂
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Paul Handover
Mar 30, 2016 @ 18:23:22
My dear Sue, your talents are so wonderful and what beauty you pour forth. That painting is gorgeous!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 14:39:57
Many thanks again Paul for your complementary replies I greatly appreciate them.. 🙂
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natswans
Mar 30, 2016 @ 18:33:34
Sue that was beautiful , you have so much talent which you share with us. The painting is so very pretty well done. Thank you for sharing again.
Hugs and have a lovely week.
Sheila x
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:06:59
Many thanks dear Sheila, so pleased you enjoyed and lovely to see you.. Hope you are enjoying the breaks in the clouds and the Sun shinning through.. xxx
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Somali K Chakrabarti
Mar 30, 2016 @ 18:42:06
Wow I can feel the fragrance of the wind and the butterfly flitting among the trees, That’s a beautiful painting Sue and an equally beautiful is the message of transformation.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:09:34
Thank you dear Somali.. so kind of you to say so.. I am delighted you felt the vibrations of those butterfly wings 😉
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kerlund74
Mar 30, 2016 @ 19:38:26
Such a wonderful painting and poem:) I think you are absolutely right about the need to go with the flow with no worries. Worrying don’t hep much or it does not help at all, it just makes us anxious. But from time to time it’s hard to keep this in mind, in this world… But I manage to do that more the older I get, that is one of the great things with our evolution through life. Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Love and hugs
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:11:15
My daughter has a saying she often repeats.. ” It is what it is ” and that is so true.. No good worrying, just keep on going with the flow.. Many thanks Kerlund for you lovely comment.. Wishing you Happy Spring days behind your camera lens..
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Eddie Two Hawks
Mar 30, 2016 @ 19:59:52
The light of love shines bright with the delight of words and sights from you dear heart. Keep flapping higher and higher and we all shall go beyond the stars. Beautiful handy work from you, your art is lovely and poem adds messages to rides on wings of love.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:12:59
Thank you dear Eddie.. such a delightful response.. Love the ‘beyond the stars’ May we all keep soaring that bit higher.. 🙂 Many thanks.. _/\_
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Karin
Mar 30, 2016 @ 20:39:20
The painting is beautiful. And the poem is lively. The caterpillar / butterfly metamorphosis is such a great metaphor for the journey.
You are so talented in so many ways. Thanks for sharing your gifts here.
Peace and joy,
Karin
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:32:42
Thank you Karin for your wonderful comment.. I give thanks daily for the gifts I take for granted.. Art is a gift I inherited from my Dad.. 🙂
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The Coastal Crone
Mar 30, 2016 @ 21:03:43
You are as skilled with oils as you are with words! Yes, these days I too try to go with the flow of the light as you wrote. Your talents are many!
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Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature
Mar 30, 2016 @ 21:55:23
I love your butterfly painting, Sue! And what a beautiful poem. Words true for all of us, timeless for our journeys. I love butterflies for who they are and also for their symbolism. Thank you Sue. What a beautiful gift to share.
Love,
Mary
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:37:43
Thank you Mary, so happy you enjoyed the poem.. as I so enjoyed your Easter post with your lovely pictures and beloved rabbit.. Have a wonderful Spring Day and may your spirits soar like a butterflies 🙂
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Mark Lanesbury
Mar 30, 2016 @ 21:58:03
A very beautiful heartfelt creature…and so is the butterfly 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:38:45
This made me smile very much dear Mark.. Thank you 🙂
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writersdream9
Mar 30, 2016 @ 22:01:57
You are so talented and on so many levels!! ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:40:30
Thank you dear Carol for saying so.. I think we all have such talents.. Your own I often admire.. The thing is I always will give something a try… 🙂 Wishing you a wonderful day Carol.. xxx
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writersdream9
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:13:17
That’s the way to stay young forever! You too!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:29:17
Love that 🙂
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Erika Kind
Mar 30, 2016 @ 22:07:21
l love what your poem and all you wrote about transformation. That is why the butterfly is the symbol on the cover of (and inside) my book I’m Free. It is my symbol of transformation overall! Beautiful, Sue!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:38:05
Thank you dear Erika.. don’t know what WP put you into my spam box.. Its a place I usually get put into 🙂 But you are rescued.. And Yes the symbol of the Butterfly I totally agree has always meant transformation.. Such a wonderful symbol to have.. So pleased you enjoyed this offering Erika..
Love and Blessings my friend.. xxx
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Erika Kind
Apr 01, 2016 @ 06:24:26
You know “butterfly” is a dangerous word… I should be more careful with using it… lol! I don’t know what that is, over here the same too!
Yes, Sue, I love that very much! Totally spoke to me 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 01, 2016 @ 14:02:56
Yes Erika what were you thinking using such Expletives haha… So pleased I always look in spam each time I log in 🙂 xxx
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Erika Kind
Apr 01, 2016 @ 16:19:31
I should do it more frequentl too. Always forget! Thanks for finding and saving me… haha!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 02, 2016 @ 14:59:23
You are very welcome 🙂 ❤
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Erika Kind
Apr 03, 2016 @ 06:00:26
🙂 🙂
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suzicate
Mar 30, 2016 @ 22:28:03
You painting is gorgeous, and your words beautiful. Thank you for sharing some of your many talents.
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megdekorne
Mar 30, 2016 @ 22:31:54
” the sighs of sorrow ” …thank you dear friend for showing your beauty thru verse and painting …you are a brilliant butterfly spreading light and compassion into my weariness today …I am so grateful sue , you are a soft fluttering gift ….love , megxxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:46:14
Know dearest Meg.. You are in my heart and prayers.. Sending Lots of love your way.. And many thanks for your wonderful comment.. ❤ Sue
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Maniparna Sengupta Majumder
Mar 30, 2016 @ 23:45:40
Your words are musical here, Sue. I can feel the butterfly dancing from flower to flower and, so beautifully you’ve blended the eternal truth of life- transformation.
The painting is just gorgeous!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:56:59
Such a wonderfully lyrical comment also Maniparna.. 🙂 I am delighted you enjoyed the dance.. 🙂
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Maniparna Sengupta Majumder
Mar 31, 2016 @ 20:33:52
:-)… I loved it…
By the way, do you have a Twitter handle?
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 01, 2016 @ 14:11:57
So pleased you enjoyed this Maniparna.. and sorry no I do not belong to Twitter or FB.. 🙂 just good old WP 🙂
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Maniparna Sengupta Majumder
Apr 01, 2016 @ 22:17:22
Okay…just wanted to share this post tagging you… 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 02, 2016 @ 15:01:59
🙂 Many thanks Maniparna.. xxx
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Maniparna Sengupta Majumder
Apr 02, 2016 @ 21:11:59
❤ ….
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silentlyheardonce
Mar 31, 2016 @ 00:21:12
You have captured the beauty and wonderful details of the butterfly. Your words are beautiful too and you are right we are evolving.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 15:58:42
Yes I hope we are evolving in the right direction.. Sometimes the doubts creep in, but then I look back into nature’s dance and see we but need to trust and flex our wings .. Keep flying also Kim.. Love to you xxx
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TamrahJo
Mar 31, 2016 @ 00:27:36
Great painting and poem! 🙂 (and…though 2011, might I say, what my heart calls me to say, knowing it will land upon kind and generous spirit ears/eyes, here?)
The line,
“My sorrows held within me, as I gave a sigh..” really grabbed me – and after some thought, truly do not believe it ‘projection’ on my part (but you are free to say so… LOL)
My answer? Butterfly will dance, dip and sway while you stamp your feet on the warm spring earth (barefoot is good, but Mother Nature is strong, and she’ll forgive you your work boots stompin’, I’ve found – – “) One of the best ‘mantras’, stories, perspectives – whatever you want to call it – I have ever embraced, was this –
“What is not working can be given back to the Earth – for Mother Nature knows so much better than I how to recycle it into something beautiful and useful, even though it’s keeping my stuck, just now…”
LOL – – Thanks, Sue, for puttin’ up with me – I’m 1/2 way through the first 72 hours of quitting (for the second time, this life) smoking – so figure, you’ll know what to do with this comment – for the sake of everyone!! LOL
Yes, been stompin’ around barefoot, alot – – LOL
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:04:30
Haha.. Never change Tamrahjo.. Never change.. Well 72 hours wait until it reaches 172… 🙂 Hope the ground is firm around where you are stomping! would hate to see those boots all covered in mud.. 😉
Mother Nature is very forgiving.. She will replenish what we have destroyed .. And So soo Good to see you here and as for putting up with you.. Do I have a choice! hehe.. Great to see you my friend.. and I know I would much rather the smoke come from your ‘ears’ than from out of your mouth 😉 lol.. Happy Quitting .. 🙂
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TamrahJo
Mar 31, 2016 @ 20:57:04
Day 3 of my incarceration…..LOL – So far, getting a tad easier, though Murphy (as in Law) is just messin’ with me – managed to break 2 manual can-openers within 12 hours – can you believe such things?!?! LOL – AND I wasn’t even throwin’ em or anything – just trying to open a can – – sigh….
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 01, 2016 @ 14:09:36
You can’t get quality goods these days.. Bet the air was ‘blue’ lol 🙂
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TamrahJo
Apr 01, 2016 @ 14:58:44
Those items were working fine, FINE! I tell you, for years!! LOL – but picked from around 9pm (when I broke the first one and decided to give it up for the day) – And 8am the next morning, when I pulled out the trusty-not-fancy-back-up from the draw, which promptly fell to pieces – LOL
Ahh…THANKS for saying the air was blue – such a generous spirit you are – but I must disabuse you of such kind thoughts of me – for it was such a shade of midnight purple, it might as well have been black, with green and red sparks flying out to zap any innocent passerbys – I am happy to report that both the doggie and the mentor who has arrived to teach me the arts of electrical wiring – are both alive, and were unharmed by the 5 second storm, before I cussed a simple blue streak and got myself back under control, sailing out the door with a muttered “oh – you’re here already, okay – gotta run to the store, be right back” – and then stomped, HARD, all the way to the truck – (on frosted ground – so hard it jarred my spine up into my teeth – and felt much better….) LOL
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 01, 2016 @ 15:14:23
Haha… so loved this.. So happy to know no animals were harmed during the making of your tempered Spiritual Escapade of Mind Control!! 🙂
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TamrahJo
Apr 01, 2016 @ 16:46:16
Think I scaredbthe dog. I bet my astral body morphed into a Vision of a sith lord for a few seconds. Lol
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 02, 2016 @ 14:58:57
Haha.. Big chuckles
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TamrahJo
Apr 01, 2016 @ 16:46:41
Sigh. Such a work in progress….I am
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Bekkie
Mar 31, 2016 @ 01:42:29
So beautiful Sue the painting and the thoughts! Oils are easy to correct if you make a mistake but my favorite is watercolor. You are so creative I love all of your work. Thanks for stopping by my place I need to be better about visiting yours.
I’ve been trying to follow my heart more. So many things can get in the way. One must stay strong yet bend like a bow when it’s time to let an arrow fly. I pray my arrows land in the right places.
Have a great rest of the week! Hugs and kisses!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:06:22
So pleased to see you Bekkie.. and yes I love watercolour too.. So pleased you are finding yourself again and following your heart more.. Stay strong and well my friend.. And be sure on who you are trusting in.. Take care. Much love Sue xxx
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Bekkie
Apr 02, 2016 @ 18:18:24
Wise words I’ll follow Sue. I wish the same for you too! Big hug!
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Trini Lind
Mar 31, 2016 @ 02:45:02
Beautiful! Poem and art! Both gorgeous! 🌞💖🌺🌞💖🌺
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:08:09
Awww thank you dear Trini.. so kind of you to say so.. Lovely to have you drop in.. 🙂 Hugs Sue xxx ❤
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Trini Lind
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:09:09
Lovely to be here! 😊💖. Huuuge hugs! 🌬💕💕💕💕
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:28:43
🙂 🙂 ❤
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balroop2013
Mar 31, 2016 @ 04:22:49
Hi Sue,
I love that painting of the butterfly…it is looking as fantastic as your thoughts.
The rhythmical movement of your words match with that of this beautiful butterfly…often I think how it got this name…what is buttery about its beauty! Probably it lies somewhere in its transformation, its flight of liberation and the inspiration it provides to us through its struggle to flower into such a matchless creature.
I admire your abilities of understanding the messages of Nature so well and compress them into such a poetic form…many thanks for bringing them out to touch our hearts. Thanks for sharing your profound thoughts. Stay blessed. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:11:09
Thank you dear Balroop.. Your words are so often poetic within themselves.. So I thank you for this glowing compliment of encouraging words.. Nature often brings out the best in all of us.. 🙂
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Hannah (BitterSweet)
Mar 31, 2016 @ 07:06:14
Absolutely incredible. It blows my mind at what beauty you can create at the drop of the hat, both in paint and in words. You truly have a gift!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:12:18
Hannah.. 🙂 thank you my sweet friend.. So happy you enjoyed the poem and painting.. Have a beautiful day.. 🙂 ❤
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David
Mar 31, 2016 @ 08:13:36
Beauty as always dear Sue, blessings for ever and Love, David
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:17:05
Many thanks David.. so pleased you enjoyed 🙂
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jacksjottings
Mar 31, 2016 @ 10:11:25
Good to see you back into the painting.
The colours in the painting are restful and would go well with the poem in a meditation room..
Was the poem the inspiration for the painting?_/\_
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:16:34
I thought it about time I put brush to canvas Jack.. 🙂 and I really enjoyed creating this..
Both poem and painting were done separately .. I love butterflies so as my painting was an experiment it is only a small painting..
I then thought I would post and looked in my archives for a post on butterflies. and came across my poem again.. When I look in my post section I thought I had wrote it in 2011. but it went further back to in years too.. 🙂 But they married well.. and I am so pleased you enjoyed Jack.. thank you _/\_
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Tom Merriman
Mar 31, 2016 @ 11:43:21
Nice painting and nice poem, Sue. Yes going with the flow is probably the best and easiest thing to do… yet we often find ourselves battling against it, don’t we? Most odd…
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:21:37
Yes we are often our own worst enemies Tom.. So pleased you enjoyed this one.. Here’s to going with the flow and following your heart.
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kowkla123
Mar 31, 2016 @ 13:04:23
das ist ja hübsch, alles Gute, das Wochenende kommt
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:22:57
Also Danke .. uns, Ihnen mein Bild und Gedicht genossen Klaus
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inavukic
Mar 31, 2016 @ 14:54:35
Nice! ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:23:35
Thank you dear Ina.. 🙂 much love returned
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Visionkeeper
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:00:07
Beautiful painting DW and your words complement it as well. I always tell you your talent abounds and it does! Such a joy it must be to have the talent to create such beauty….Keep it up my friend….Wishing you a wonderful weekend of dirt and laughter 🙂 VK ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Mar 31, 2016 @ 16:28:29
🙂 Thank you dear VK.. 🙂 It is not until people like you and others remind me of my talents that I realise Just how lucky that I am.. I have always been able to turn my hand to most things that I try.. Which is why I will be going shortly to practice my guitar lesson 🙂 before I settle for the evening 🙂 Many thanks again for your compliments dear VK and friendship.. Lots of Laughter and Hugs your way xxx ❤
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dilipnaidu
Mar 31, 2016 @ 17:13:30
Beautiful poem dear Sue and I loved the painting. I find the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly most fascinating. It remained content in both its forms and accepted the change so gracefully.
Best wishes and cheers 💐
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 01, 2016 @ 14:22:21
Yes the transformation has always fascinated me Dilip. And I am delighted that you dropped by to read.. I hope all is well with yourself and that you and your family are well..
Have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much for your lovely comment..
Blessings Sue
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dilipnaidu
Apr 02, 2016 @ 02:44:34
Thank you Sue we are all fine and in good spirits here. A bit more preoccupied than usual for a few months and of course playing golf quite regularly. 😎😎
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 02, 2016 @ 15:03:32
That is really Good to know, and enjoy your golfing Dilip Take care .. 🙂
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WELLNESS
Mar 31, 2016 @ 17:16:13
I love your poem. WOW!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 01, 2016 @ 14:20:01
Thankyou Diane.. Loved your WOW! 🙂
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WELLNESS
Apr 02, 2016 @ 05:10:06
Blessings! 😉
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Ka Malana@Fiestaestrellas.com
Mar 31, 2016 @ 18:59:32
Dear Sue,
Thank you for choosing to post such a beautiful poem ❤ As I see you wrote it in 2011. It made me feel like I was a butterfly, just like you. ❤ Your painting is gorgeous and I love those rain clouds. The colors are divine.
Happy Day,
Ka
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 01, 2016 @ 14:18:39
Thank you Ka.. So pleased you enjoyed.. I realised I had posted it again in 2011 as I noted my earlier post in the boxes on the bottom.. So its here 3 times now.. LOL.. You can tell how much I like this poem too 🙂
Hope you have a lovely weekend Ka.. thank you from one butterfly to anohter 🙂 like that.. thank you xxx
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Beverley
Apr 01, 2016 @ 09:55:29
I agree with all of the above. I love to see butterflies, over there, but if they come to close i am likely to run away. Beautiful painting and words to match.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 01, 2016 @ 14:01:13
I remember you saying you didn’t like insects.. 🙂 Butterflies are very harmless 🙂 Lovely to see you Beverley, hope you are well xx
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Beverley
Apr 02, 2016 @ 19:32:38
Not my favourite things, but if they leave me alone, I leave them alone 🙂 xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 04, 2016 @ 14:05:19
🙂 And that is all we need do.. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed your weekend Beverley xx
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The Emu
Apr 02, 2016 @ 01:44:45
I can’t recall reading this post before Sue, absolutely Beautifully written, an excellent Allegory.
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valentinelogar
Apr 02, 2016 @ 12:59:29
The painting is beautiful, truly beautiful. The poem captures wonderfully the essence of a butterfly and marries perfectly the wonderful painting with your words. Your spirit shines through both. Thank you for sharing both.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 02, 2016 @ 15:06:44
Many thanks Val. It is always a pleasure to have you visit.. I hope also your spirits are higher and life is less stressful for you.. Sending lots of Love your way Val.. You are very much loved xxx
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giselzitrone
Apr 02, 2016 @ 15:50:11
Danke liebe Sue schöner Beitrag und so wahr,ja hier war Hochwasser aber man konnte gut Wandern,und endlich haben wir mal Sonne ich wünsche dir ein gutes und schönes Wochenende auch mit Sonne und Umarmung Gislinde
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 02, 2016 @ 16:30:20
Das ist gut zu wissen .. Happy Weekend dir mein Freund
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Teagan Geneviene
Apr 02, 2016 @ 16:22:45
The poem is lovely, Sue. I’ve no talent for poetry at all… so I’m even more impressed. But the painting… that’s an experiment??? It’s gorgeous. Beautifully rendered. You are such a multi talented person. Wow. Mega hugs!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 02, 2016 @ 16:28:11
Thank you so much Teagan… 🙂 I was brought up with the saying there is no such word as Can’t 🙂 so I keep trying 🙂 lol.. 🙂
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gageier
Apr 02, 2016 @ 16:56:43
Liebe Sue von der Ahr schicke ich dir bei herrlichen Sonnenschein ganz liebe Grüße Klaus in Freundschaft und hab einen schönes Wochenende
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europasicewolf
Apr 02, 2016 @ 23:13:48
A lovely skillfully created painting Sue and thoroughly enhanced by your beautiful words 🙂 xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 03, 2016 @ 17:56:46
Lots of Hoooowwwwllls right on back dear Wolfie.. Hope all is well with you too 🙂 xxx
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Dalo 2013
Apr 05, 2016 @ 06:04:08
To find such a treasure again and to share it us ~ the incredible painting and your poem from five years ago ~ “And even when the ground is hard with all the frost, The flowers push on upwards, and nothing is ever lost.” Sometimes I think this is the best feeling at the beginning of the year to have, a sense of rebirth ~ or with the butterfly a simple transformation…all which will happen if, as you say, we follow our heart. Great words to start of the week ~
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 06, 2016 @ 14:21:20
Many thanks again Randall.. Yes Nature always inspires.. For she carries on regardless .. She pushes through just being her best with what she is given.. Which is why I so admire those who have nothing.. They do not spend time moaning about what they have not got.. But get on with life thankful for what they have.. Which can put many of us to shame..
Thank you again my friend.. So loved your visit.. As I enjoyed my own to your post with stark reminders of times past where Hearts were frozen ..
May we all learn from those times of places like Dachau and remember the quality of life as we learn never to give up or give in…
Blessings Sue
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IreneDesign2011
Apr 05, 2016 @ 07:16:36
So very beautiful post Sue 😀
Much love, Irene
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 06, 2016 @ 14:23:50
Thank you Irene.. so happy to see you.. Know I am with you.. Sending lots of love to you and your family.. My heart is with you xx
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IreneDesign2011
Apr 06, 2016 @ 16:52:27
Thank you very much Sue.
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Maria Wind Talker
Apr 05, 2016 @ 20:57:38
Wow, your talents are endless. 💗 p.s. did you get my reply to your email? Xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 06, 2016 @ 14:31:53
Hi Maria.. Thank you my friend.. If your email was sent after the one saying you were meeting a friend this weekend past.. Then no.. I replied to that one.. 🙂 I have got a few to wade through as I have not been checking them 🙂
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Maria Wind Talker
Apr 12, 2016 @ 11:16:20
Yea I think it is one I sent after xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 13, 2016 @ 14:07:15
Then no I must have missed it.. So will have to scour my inbox.. in overload over 800 plus right now. 😦
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Maria Wind Talker
Apr 13, 2016 @ 14:45:33
Same here on the overload though not that bad lol xx
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insearchofitall
Apr 07, 2016 @ 16:02:56
I loved your painting of the butterfly!!! I love anything to do with Butterflies and Angels. The poem was wonderful too. I left this page open too long and lost the first comment I wrote. Just had to make sure I let you know I saw this, finally, and loved it. Giant hugs, M
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 07, 2016 @ 17:57:43
Giant Hugs right on back Marlene.. 🙂 so pleased you enjoyed 🙂 (( Hugs))
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lavendermoongirlblog
Apr 09, 2016 @ 18:15:32
Beautiful painting. The vibrant colours of the oil paints work so well for your gorgeous butterfly. I took a photo of one during the week, however it flew away when the breeze caught its wings. Yes, transformation….:-)
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 09, 2016 @ 18:17:27
We have seen quite a few Butterflies early this year, due to the milder winter no doubt.. But we also have had some Huge Bumble Bees.. 🙂 .. Here’s to Transformation World Wide.. xxx
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lavendermoongirlblog
May 25, 2016 @ 19:15:23
Very beautiful, Sue. Very poignant. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 29, 2016 @ 10:12:23
Thank you dear LG.. 🙂
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