Dragonflies are my favorite insects. I couldn't believe it when a black
one flitted onto the balcony, and flew back and forth. I rushed inside
because I didn't want to scare it way.
Also, that old childhood superstition comes to mind when I see them. Supposedly, if a dragonfly lights on your eye, you will go blind.
It lighted on the balcony railing, and to my delight, sat there for some time as I watched. I don't get to see them that often. They seem magical, something that I would not see in the ordinary places in which I live.
Dragonflys are just lovely in their mysteriousness.
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Also, that old childhood superstition comes to mind when I see them. Supposedly, if a dragonfly lights on your eye, you will go blind.
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It lighted on the balcony railing, and to my delight, sat there for some time as I watched. I don't get to see them that often. They seem magical, something that I would not see in the ordinary places in which I live.
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Black Gossamer & Legs
Gossamer wings they always have,
Like the one I saw today,
Perched on the balcony railing to say,
Don't just look, come out to play.
But I'd quickly went in when I saw him come.
As much to see him as not to be touched.
I ran inside and stood looking out,
Trying to figure what he was about.
He sat there on his crooked legs.
Black sheer wings flicked to and 'fro.
Thinking of what I just don't know.
I looked away, and when I looked back,
The dragonfly had quietly left,
And I was lonely and bereft.
Like the one I saw today,
Perched on the balcony railing to say,
Don't just look, come out to play.
But I'd quickly went in when I saw him come.
As much to see him as not to be touched.
I ran inside and stood looking out,
Trying to figure what he was about.
He sat there on his crooked legs.
Black sheer wings flicked to and 'fro.
Thinking of what I just don't know.
I looked away, and when I looked back,
The dragonfly had quietly left,
And I was lonely and bereft.
~(c)SJHolland~
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Dragonflys are just lovely in their mysteriousness.
5 comments:
hi sandi,it was nice to learn u miss my post.felt great.went to india for vacn.came back and will be regular soon.luv this art especially butterfly with heart cushion.
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So many dragonflies you found! All are beautiful. Did you know, if you are outside and hold up your arm and point a finger straight up when dragonflies are around, and be very, very, very still, one might land on your fingertip. My daddy taught me that and I have done it. It's awesome. Makes you feel one with nature. Really like your poem.
No Judy, I didn't know that :) Maybe one day I'll try it. I'd love the experience of feeling one with nature. It's a blessing to have a pleasant thought like that about your daddy. That's one of the poems that I've posted at PoemHunter: http://www.poemhunter.com/sandi-j-holland/.
Thanks for reading and have a nice day.
Beautiful poem! I am also a dragonfly lover. I can't resist paper that has dragonflies on it. Love all the artwork you were able to find with the dragonfly theme. ")
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