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Monday, January 9, 2012

The Broken Butterfly

I am feeling a little tethered and torn,
like this pretty Swallowtail I photographed in October.


From this view, the butterfly looks perfect...


from here, you can see his journey has taken it's toll!!


He's capable, not perfect...


and perhaps even a little stronger then the others.
He is flying and surviving, with broken wings!!

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26 comments:

  1. JillJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    "He's capable, not perfect." Just like we humans. This was beautiful and moving, my friend. Thank you.

    P.S. Your commnets on my blog cracked me up this morning!

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  2. TexWisGirlJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    we all feel this way, from time to time. life can get rough. a big hug to you right now!

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  3. Auntie sezzzzzz...January 9, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Oh my Dear, I'm sorry you are feeling tethered and torn this morning. Sending lots and lots of gentle hugs your way....

    But like that still lovely butterfly, you are still capable. You can still *do.* Etc.

    But then, there is always the possibility, that you are trying to do too much.... Perhaps? Perhaps...?

    Hugs...

    "The early mist had vanished and the fields lay like a silver shield...
    It was one of the days when the glitter of winter shines..."
    ~Edith Wharton

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  4. Lisa GordonJanuary 9, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Aww, poor little one.
    He sure is beautiful though, and I'm glad he is getting along fine.
    Love "Capable, not perfect." Truly something to think about. Thank you!

    Thank you also so very much for sharing with us this week at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a great day Debbie!

    lisa.

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  5. sigaJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Amazing lesson for all of us :)) Thank You!

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  6. MarijkeJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    What gorgeous butterfly. I am pleased to read that she survey's.
    Have a nice day

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  7. KarenJanuary 9, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I know the feeling Debbie :(

    Simply gorgeous shots of this fragile looking little wounded one. The will to survive is strong.

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  8. EllieJanuary 9, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Oh I know that feeling sometimes Debbie. Poor thing that torn wing made me cringe a wee bit.

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  9. Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 9, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I think this is a beautiful reminder that we all can still fly even when our wings get a little damaged! Great photos of the not so perfect but brave and beautiful butterfly!

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  10. Scrappy Pink CornerJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Hey Debbie. I feel that way at times also, but I try to always think of someone else being worse off. Then that makes me feel better, believe it or not. Not that I am glad that someone else is worse off. Please don't take it that way.
    Hope you have a better afternoon.
    Ana

    gorgeous butterfly even with the broken or torn wings.

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  11. SusanJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    I bet you do feel a little torn up. It'll get better every day you do your best to put one foot in front of the other! Love you dear friend, all will be ok!

    Susan

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  12. AngieJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Sometimes it takes a little more effort to push through Debbie. Hope your feeling better very soon :)

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  13. BevJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    We all feel like that guy at times I am sure!!

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  14. geetleeJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Oh, these photographs make me feel encouraged and slightly sad at the same time.
    Isn't it true of all of us - not perfect but still capable of so much?
    have a great week!

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  15. CameraCruiseJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful butterfly, love the photos!
    Love "He's capable, not perfect."
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope you're feeling better soon.

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  16. CameraCruiseJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful butterfly, love the photos!
    Love "He's capable, not perfect."
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope you're feeling better soon.

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  17. Sherri B.January 9, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Oh, what gorgeous images...and your words are so touching. What a lovely post - thank you for sharing!

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  18. ZenserlyJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    definitely one beautiful butterfly...so pretty indeed even with broken wings...

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  19. KmcblackburnJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    What a beautiful butterfly, analogy and sentiment.

    Kathy

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  20. Farm GirlJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    When I see the butterflys at the end of summer all tattered and torn it always breaks my heart.
    I know it has been hard and I bet you do feel that way.

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  21. NaniJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    "Capable, but not perfect." That's MS every morning! What a wonderful and inspiring post. (I need that some mornings!) :)

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  22. NancyHohoJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Oh poor baby. Seems to be getting along fine...hope you are too. xo

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  23. AdrienneJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Such tenderness. Your sensitivity helps us sit a little while longer with the wounded parts of ourselves and look for the strength that can some. These photos are beautiful!

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  24. eileeninmdJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Debbie, lovely shots of the butterfly. Even broken it is still a beautiful critter.

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  25. LeAnnJanuary 10, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Wow, I loved the pictures; they are magazine worthy. I liked your thoughts too.
    Blessings to you for the beauty shared today.

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  26. Kerri FarleyJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    He is beautiful!! Even with his damaged wing.
    Wonderful post and reminds us all to carry on even though things aren't "perfect".

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