The White Butterflies

a dozen white butterflies
   flit through green leaves on the trees
      the contrast of their colours
           draws your eyes to them


the ballet of butterflies
   floating on the summer breeze
         holding my rapt attention
             as I watch in awe


bright sun on green summer leaves
    by turns, in shadow and light
       the stark white of butterflies
                enhances the scene
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 8/18/2012 9:04:00 AM
so idyllic this poem is, just love this.
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Date: 8/17/2012 9:02:00 PM
This is a lovely scene, Francine! They are small and so delicate looking..."the ballet of butterflies". Enjoying this write! Best wishes, Mikki
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Michelle Mac Donald
Date: 8/17/2012 9:05:00 PM
what kind of animal is your avatar? I thought a calf, but it's eyes are so big!
Date: 8/16/2012 7:11:00 PM
Colors of green and white together remind me of my high school's colors. Good trio of dodoitsu entries.
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Date: 8/16/2012 7:01:00 AM
Beuatiful little butterflies, such a serene picture.
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Date: 8/15/2012 10:54:00 PM
Francine,,, amazing...xox~pd
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Date: 8/15/2012 9:13:00 PM
wow, I really could picture these wonderful creatures, Francine. So pretty they must have been.
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Date: 8/15/2012 8:20:00 PM
Charmed by this scene. I love to watch butterflies.
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Date: 8/15/2012 3:18:00 PM
yes, I agree with David - a truly beautiful vision, Francine
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Date: 8/15/2012 3:00:00 PM
Francine just a beautiful vision...David
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