Quadrille #22/dVerse-Scars

Posted on 2016-12-06 by Olga

 

Fleeting shadows of remembrance

No longer imprisoning

Yet bearing witness to one’s journey

Scars on the road of life

 

In moments of reverie

They come biding an audience

Some scream, some weep

Others whisper and stand back waiting

Until butterfly dreams

Flutter them away

 

Whimsygizmo‘s dVerse challenge to write a poem using exactly 44 words including “scar.”

About Olga

I have always had an affinity for artistic endeavors and the beauties of nature. The power of the word combined with photography have become my creative spark.
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28 Responses to Quadrille #22/dVerse-Scars

  1. Sumyanna says:
    2016-12-06 at 9:34 pm

    Absolutely WOW!!!

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  2. frankhubeny says:
    2016-12-06 at 10:47 pm

    I like the idea that dreams can flutter scars away.

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  3. whimsygizmo says:
    2016-12-06 at 11:24 pm

    “Scars on the road of life” — love this!

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  4. Marissa Bergen says:
    2016-12-06 at 11:50 pm

    Beautiful! Enjoying the new format.

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  5. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) says:
    2016-12-07 at 12:19 am

    I would love those butterfly dreams

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  6. Wild Daffodil says:
    2016-12-07 at 2:20 am

    ‘No longer imprisoning’, it’s good to be this far along the road and dancing with the butterflies. Thank you for this poem Olga.

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  7. othermary says:
    2016-12-07 at 7:09 pm

    “Scars on the road of life” – perfect picture to go with this. I like the idea of memories bearing witness but not holding one back.

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    • Olga says:
      2016-12-07 at 9:04 pm

      Thank-you, Mary. Appreciated your visit. Loved your input. Yes, memories do bear witness, but if one is in the right mind-set, they will not hinder the journey, but show the way. 🙂

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  8. lynn__ says:
    2016-12-07 at 9:28 pm

    Wonderful poetic thoughts fit your photo so well. Glad for those butterfly dreams 🙂

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  9. Sanaa Rizvi says:
    2016-12-10 at 3:22 am

    Love those butterflies at the end…❤️

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  10. Rosemary Nissen-Wade says:
    2016-12-11 at 2:31 am

    Yes, there are all those kinds, for sure. I like your descriptions.

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  11. Grace says:
    2016-12-11 at 10:12 am

    I specially like the positive ending:

    Until butterfly dreams

    Flutter them away

    Thanks for joining us at D’verse ~

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    • Olga says:
      2016-12-11 at 12:19 pm

      Thank-you, Grace. I’m happy to have joined in also. When a poem comes to me without a struggle, I know it was meant to be. Those inspiring moments are a true gift to me. ❤

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  12. auto insurance quotes Lehigh Acres FL says:
    2017-10-21 at 3:41 am

    That is very true! And you’re absolutely right, there are many different ways to edit/revise, just as there are many ways to write a novel. I agree, writing creates completely awesome feelings!Like? 0

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