Hesitation
As I recite my Sunday Psalms,
two butterflies alight like balms
upon the leper’s outstretched palms.
Thus nature intervenes and calms
the remainder of my qualms.
I fill the beggar’s hands with alms.
For the dVerse prompt today, Merril inspired us to write about butterflies.
See how others responded to the prompt HERE.
lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
oo bold rhyming!
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Thanks..
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Nicely done
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“Thus nature intervenes and calms”–I think that is so true, though maybe some are not open to it. A good message here!
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So right. Especially at this moment in history, Merril.
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Exactly so, Judy.
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So beautiful
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Thanks, Sadie.
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You’re most welcome
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Judy, this poem is perfection … the message, the rhyming …. chills reading it. Thank you.
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Well done Judy, loved the ryhme and imagery! Much love 🦋💛
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Thanks, Tigress.
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A wonderful message…
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Thanks for your comment, Björn. Did you notice there is no longer a Mr. Linky link on the dVerse prompt page? And my link doesn’t work to Mr. Linky either.
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Judy, your “alm” sound is like OM. The poem reads as a mantra.
Wanted to let you know I’m on the home stretch with your book and should have it done either tonight or tomorrow. Am enjoying it very much.
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I’ve never known a more giving person. When I read this, I also thought of you and Luz going to see the Mariposa. Ann from Cheyenne
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