Deep down south we have many varieties of dragonflies. I love to watch them. They fascinate me and take me away from worry to a place of gratitude. Who doesn’t love a good Google search for meaning?
“Dragonfly’s can be a symbol of self that comes with maturity. They can symbolize going past self-created illusions that limit our growth and ability to change. The Dragonfly has been a symbol of happiness, new beginnings and change for many centuries. The Dragonfly means hope, change, and love.” https://dragonflytransitions.com/why-the-dragonfly
That first sentence grabbed me “self that comes with maturity” because this is the week of my birthday. I will be 62. If there is an age of maturity, I’d go with anything past 50, but now that I’m in my 60’s, stuff keeps happening that requires me to be mature, to change the things I can, and accept the things I cannot change.
Consider writing with us today. You can choose one of the many things that a dragonfly symbolizes or write whatever comes. This is a safe place to explore. Perhaps time yourself for 7-10 minutes. Turn off the critic and let the words flow. Leave encouraging comments for other writers.
Dragonfly dazzles
a dry branch, revealing
self-purityMargaret Simon, draft
Reflections on the Teche 
Happy Birthday Margaret, wishing you Happiness and Joy! 🌻🦋🐝🦄🎉
Thanks for sharing this sparkling dragonfly,
I 💙 them! When I saw dragonfly in your post title I jumped right to your image, words unfolded, and then went on to read your post. “self-purity” yes, appreciations for all!
Here’s my poem
dragonfly eyes
pearlescent blue body,
drag hold of hope— fly
Michelle Kogan, draft
“drag hold of hope–fly”
I will take this into my day. Thank you, Michelle!
Love pearlescent. And the image of holding hope to fly.
“drag hold of hope -fly”
This will stay with me all day. Thank you, Michelle.
“pearlescent” is a delicious word
Happy Birthday, Margaret! I love the wisdom you find in this beautiful creature – and its reminder that we are called to maturity no matter our age. It inspired in me a cinquain:
alight
blue dragonfly
seeker, wisdom on wings
wonder into maturity
reflect
Love the form and how you turned from alight to reflect.
love “wisdom on wings”
Thanks for this photo, Margaret, and for the dazzling! Michelle, I love the pearlescence. Here’s my draft:
Runway Winner
Four huge
Diaphanous wings
Propel her bright blue
Cockpit and Fuselage
Black accents on
Struts, tips and
Landing gear.
Original design.
Karen Eastlund, draft
So many great word choices in this poem.
I began to think of a model on a runway – till “Cockpit and Fuselage” – 😉
Love the final line.
Love the airplane metaphor. “Original design” indeed.
not sure what happened to my original comment, but here it is again:
loved where this “landed” –
and the last line!
Happy birthday Margaret! Your poem dazzles. Here’s mine:
there’s change in the air
the dragonfly told me so
step forward
begin
Always at this time of year the change from carefree summer to busy school days.
wisdom on wings, for sure!
Margaret: Happy birthday to You-ou-ou!!! Woohoo, have a good one!
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