March 2004 DullesA flutter of wings
A very close friend wrote this poem last year after Paigee's passing. I loved it then and again now. Thanks Julie. A special thanks to Ben's mother Christine for last years butterflies. I decided then, each year after that I would release butterflies on the anniversary of Paigee's death. We all cried today as 70 so butterflies flew from the box they were in. It was a beautiful sight.
She had shimmery golden pigtails
and a smile bright as sun.
Caterpillars were her latest delight.
She held her treasure
gently in her hands
and then
metamorphosis
life reborn in the small of her palm.
Up she went
on the butterfly's wings
into the light of heaven.
Julie Pratt
posted by c @ 7:18 PM
2 Comments:
Beautiful thoughts for Miss Paigee.
I remember being in your backyard last Sept. for the release of a butterfly and how Paige watched from the bedroom window.That memory made it easy to "see" the release on yesterday.
much love, always..
jsb
What a beautiful poem for such a beautiful child. The ''East Coast'' family was wondering if you released the butterflies this year. Such a touching, symbolic sight it must have been.
Thoughts and prayers continue to go out for you and Rosie. Please know that we, Marie's family, continue to care and will never forget that precious child of yours.
Loretta (in PA)
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