I felt the flushed ripple of heat permeating my cheeks,
the not-familiar-enough flutter inside my belly,
the kind that tickle-squeezes, sending waves of hope up, up, up –
so I caught it by its wings;
it was lovely,
the kind of lovely that it’s always too soon to leave
-image via Fanpop.com; shared as part of dVerse’s Open Link Night
You captured a feeling that is so universal.
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Thank you so much! What an amazing feeling it is.
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Truly.
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I actually know that girl in the picture!💕 Love this poem and especially resonate with; “the not-familiar-enough flutter inside my belly.”💕
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You do? That’s awesome! I LOVE the art piece, it’s gorgeous. If you know a way for me to credit the piece more specifically, I’d love to do so.
Thank you for the lovely compliment!
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That imagery!😊
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I’m humbled, thank you! 💜
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I liked the idea of catching the “not-familiar-enough flutter” by its wings.
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Thank you, Frank!
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The thrill of new love … there’s nothing like it! Well depicted in your write.
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Ahh, yes! Thank you, Beverly!
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this IS lovely! 🙂
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Thank you, Eric, that’s so kind. 💜
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made me think of those first flutters of pregnancy, when you’re not sure if it’s the baby or what and you’re excited-scared-unsure-thrilled. What a moment!
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Ahh, that IS a lovely moment! I love that it reminded you of it. Thank you!
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The feeling of love!!
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Yes, it’s so hopeful! Thank you so much for reading.
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You reminded me of something I haven’t felt in a long time ! I especially enjoyed the lines:
‘the kind that tickle-squeezes, sending ripples of hope up, up, up –
so I caught it by its wings’.
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Thank you, Kim! I’m happy it reminded you, and happy you enjoyed it. 💜
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This is so sweet. When you heart beats that way it’s true bliss
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Thank you! It is the best feeling.
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❤️
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