What journey has led you here, to rest in peace in the shadow beneath my chair? How long did you live and how high did you soar? How many people did you leave mesmerized by your intricate patterns? Your colors so magnificent, they drew me closer before I realized you were nothing but the shell of what you once were. So delicate, even the strong breeze couldn’t feel your presence. You stayed all day. Once I glanced out my window and saw the dog curiously provoking you, but he knew there was no one home. The next morning you were gone. Maybe the night stole you away, or maybe you woke from your dream in butterfly land. Maybe you will come back and visit me while I sleep. 
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For you little butterfly
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I’m reading this after taking my Ambien. I do this on purpose, because poetry becomes a beautiful, elusive thing like the butterfly. If i’m texting on my phone, the keyboard seems to divide and I stop trying to get the words right for my sister. It takes more work to read, more to process, but for those short minutes . . . there, i found the ellipse. The butterfly is gorgeous and does not belong with man.
Nikki, that was beautiful.
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i bet im the only guy on this but my sisster got me into most of your movies
Ola! Nikki,
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I’ll be back to read more next time
Beautiful words, It is great to have a journal, it allows you to hold on to your memories. Plus it’s great for stress and of course the our souls. Have a good night, thanks for sharing such personal imformation about yourself and family life.
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Wow it speaks a log
Just wanted to say WOW.
Ok, I will admit it. I read something about Rob and Nikki and thought whos that. She was in Twilight? who is she. doesn’t look familiar ( I’m bad at names and theres a big cast in those movies)
So I did some digging…. and I’m glad I did.
I will be following your page. I love your writing and photos. not to mention all the movies I loved you in before I KNEW who you were. I will remeber your name from now on. I will also be telling all my poetry friends about you. Thank you for being you.
A real person whos not afraid of who you are and not afraid to show it.
Thank you
P.S. Congrats on the wedding and hot hubbie.
Butterfly, butterfly, dont go away
Butterfly, butterfly, stay with me always
Butterfly, butterfly when u came my way,
U brightened my day and I was never the same. Here is a poem I wrote for u.
That was beautiful. The way you can turn such a simple small being into such a graceful poem is amazing! This piece shows how considerate you are and the big heart you have. The elaborate details just suck you in and make you wonder these things as well, makes you wonder about the simple things in life..
Hi nikki! I just have to say that you looked absolutley beautiful on your wedding!! The dress was very pretty, just like you!
I’ m from Sweden, rob and ash are coming here next week, I wanted you to come instead and you would bring too! I heard that she will visit norway, too bad i’m not norweigan!
I love your blog, so never stop writing<3
Lots of love Lovisa
Hi Nikki, congratulation to you and Paul! I am very happy for you! You guys are so sweet together, and you looked so beatiful! Hope you get a wonderful life together <3
And of course I hope you would come to Norway soon
Like a butterfly, you have created you own metaphorphosis and blossomed to a beautiful woman.
God Bless your marriage and family.
Hint. “Farfalla” means butterfly in Italian(feminine)
I think its a beautiful name!
Love
An old Friend
Congratulations to you & Paul. God bless your union, may you have a blissful married life!
P.S Would LOVE to see your beautiful dress you chose for your wedding!
Glad you are happy and that you found a guy who seems wonderful and down to earth like you. xo
Congratulations on getting married, Nikki! I’m so happy for you, and I wish you guys the very best.
Dear Nikki-
Congratulations on your marriage! Wishing You and Paul all things wonderful as you begin this part of your life journey together!
With Love =)
CONGRATS on your marriage. I wish the best for you and Paul!!
How come you didnt tell your blogging fans that yoiur married!
NIKKI! I have no idea if you will ever read this. But it’s your good friend from 8th grade. I saw you on a tv show and am so happy for you. You look even more beautiful, and I did not know that was possible
Just wanted to say hi and wish you the best. xo
That was simply beautiful, magical and divine. Thank you very much Nikki. You have such a romantic and poetic spirit. Your words moved my spirit. I started my day angry… But after reading these beautiful words, I’m smiling, my heart is at peace. You’ve reminded me to appreciate the little and simple things in life; no matter how tough things might be, I should stop and look at nature, at the beautiful things around me and give thanks to the Creator. Thank you very much. God bless you, keep writing beautifully xxx
that was very beautiful nikki
Wow.
simpy beautiful…..Nikki, you are an amazing writer. And your blogs always leave me “thought provoked”. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts with us!!
I love to read your texts. They are magnificent. I would like to write the same way – well of course I have to learn for that -, but it’s kinda like Shakespeare. Write a book or something. That will be – maybe, but I hope – bestseller in the world. Good luck on writing.
muitas pessoas são como borboletas sofre a metarmofose,no decorer da vida esperamos sempre que seja para o bem de todos ,continue escrevendo vc leva geito.bjs
nossos sonhos sao como as borboletas, levan tempo para realizar-los mas quando alcançamos são tão belos e delicados .
what else can u say… beautiful!
And also, dont forget about florida. U have some people here who would love to c u in person. I would love the chance to just speak with u in persin.We would absolutely LOVE it if u would visit here. but, I understand u have an extremely hectic schedule and if u are not able to.come, I understand. Reading your insights r insperation enough. Thank u again.
Nikki, I think u r a truly amazing person. U use your wisdom very well. U dont keep it to yourself, but share it with othr people. U make me think about life and help me to get a better perspective on things. I would love to meet u one day. I dont know if u will read this but I hope u do. I think u r very talented and beautiful and I pray your career goes very far. Here is a little bit of wisdom from me. How will we ever know if there is something better for us in store if we dont let go of the bad thing we r holding on to? Life is like a rollercoaster and we have ups and downs, but when the ride stops, what we will remember most is the thrill of the ride and the ppl we shared it with. Thank u so much nikki and God bless u!
Thats so sweet, and so touching, ill never look at a butterfly the same again Xx
Well written. Thanks for that pause in my day:)
Awww. I’ve spent all summer chasing butterflies thanks to the amazing garden I built with my mom. Really makes me not want to take anything for granted. Last summer I was too sick to run so I don’t know maybe the butterflies mean more this year. Beautiful photo and writing, as always. I hope whatever I write or draw can be inspiring one day!
That was so beautiful! You are an amazing writer. The picture was gorgious too!!! LOVED IT!!!
Meu Deus é tao lindo !
Incredibly touching. I’m officially inspired.
Nikki, you are the most beautiful writer. You’re so good at everything you do. I love you so freaking much.<3 You're adorable.<3
hello nikki … gosh, I’m delighted with the way you express yourself, you write some lovely things on top of a simple theme .. I love you nikki. take my kisses and affection. (Joshua directly from Brazil.)
So beautiful!
“be my friend
hold me
wrap me up
unfold me
I am small
and needy
warm me up
and breathe me”
<3
That was really beautiful, and so are you! And the butterfly of course
I love you Nikki, hope you come to Norway some day.. <3
Stunning. I blieve that life is in the details. How incredable to see someone take the time, not only to appriciate something beautiful, but to compose an ode to its beauty and the emotions it evoked. Koodos.
Omg Nikki thats so beautiful…! i love how you write so beautiful about the simplest things in life that we not usually notice… you are a excellent writer… kiss and love frome your nº1 fan in Uruguay!!
it seems u don’t answer to fan messages do u?and i have to say i really disappointed about that because u know i alway think u are very sensitive person for ur fans i’m sorry but unfortunately i think ,i was wrong..
I absolutely love this! It’s nice to kind of see a bit of your creative side. I’m one of your twitter followers so that’s how I heard about this site. Can’t wait to read more from you. I’d also love for you to follow me back on twitter @MsLovely1687
That was beautiful!:) You write so pretty. I love Butterfly’s!:)
It’s wonderful. Plato said: “at the touch of love all become poets”, but the reality is that to hunt out of expressions so strong it takes an innate sensitivity. As when the invertebrate in the picture of Munch crosses the bridge and his sensitivity is such that only he and no other realizes what is happening around.
Magnificent poem… Most of our time we just live without actually living real lfe. We go day by day, hr. by hr without appreciating what the world has to offer. Why is that?:/
I absolutely adore butterflies. I loved this poem. I’ve always like them, ever since I was a little girl. Throughout life, I’ve grown to love them for more than just their physical beauty, but because of the fact that they only live for so long, yet they can brighten someones day, provide hope, and just make the world a better place. They tell me, “Life may be short, but it can be so beautiful.”
Very poetic, graceful and filled with imagery. Don’t you love just musing over simple things sometimes? Often it is those simple things that I ponder on the most. Maybe they hold the meaning of life. Or perhaps they hold the secrets to the universe. If nothing else, they hold our attention and our interest and spark our creativity. Loved the picture as well. As always, thank you for sharing your unlimited talent. (Oh, and loved the Wonder Twins video as well. Laughed like crazy on that one. Probably shouldn’t have watched it at work!)
Best Wishes and God bless!
JJ
Just Lovely, Nikki. from Sally (Melbourne, Australia)
awnn so cutee!!!! What a wonderful reading!! <3
Oh my GOD, Nikki! It was so beautiful! I loved what you wrote about the butterfly. That was so touching.
You’re a good writer, please, never give up writing.
It was amazing to know how careful you are to even a simple thing in life as a fragile butterfly. You have a big heart, we love you. Kisses!! :**
So lovely! the text and picture pretty awesome so you! talented! <3
This is beautiful. You are very talented. I look forward to reading more of your blog.
it’s beautiful! =)
its beautiful i love butterfly’s your a good writer:)
you are amazing, love, love, love this:)!
You are incredible. Goosebumps.