Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

Aerial Ballet

Two butterflies I saw one summers day
Mesmerized me with their antics in flight
Looked like an aerial ballet display 
A dingy skipper and one that was white.

They landed on a rock warmed by the sun
Both taking a rest from their dance routine 
Shame it was just an audience of one
T'was the best ballet that I'd ever seen.

I think they both sensed that I wanted more 
Graceful fluttering's without any flaws
Both rose to perform a stunning encore
I felt like standing to give them applause.

Performance over they both flew away
Their brilliant routine had made my day.



Written 4th October 2019.

Writing Challenge October - Butterfly Poetry Contest.

Sponsored by Dear Heart - Wiishkobe Ode.

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Paula Goldsmith May 16, 2020 at 4:06 PM Congratulations on your win. I love butterflies. They are so fun to watch. Enjoy your win and day........... Tom Cunningham May 16, 2020 at 4:25 PM Thank you Paula, I love to see them, a sure sign of summer. Tom

Gideon Idudje May 14, 2020 at 2:03 AM Wow So so Interesting Bravo ! Tom Cunningham May 14, 2020 at 3:05 AM Thank you Gideon, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Lindsay Laurie December 17, 2019 at 8:33 PM G'day Tom … observing nature does have a mesmerizing effect. It is so hot here today, I doubt if a beautiful butterfly will be out in the blazing sun; I know I won't be - thanks Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham December 18, 2019 at 12:50 PM Thank you Lindsay, I saw how you're experiencing very high temps, I hope you aren't affected by those terrible Bush fires. Tom

Paul Callus October 25, 2019 at 2:37 PM Your butterfly sonnet wowed me, Tom. Loved the ballet and personification. Last time I went to London zoo I truly enjoyed the butterfly paradise,,,same at Whipsnade! Regards // paul Tom Cunningham October 27, 2019 at 10:44 PM Thank you very much Paul, they are such graceful creatures. That must have been an amazing experience for you. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire October 21, 2019 at 4:15 PM Great Poem I really enjoyed it! Tom Cunningham October 22, 2019 at 1:41 AM Thank.you Timothy. Tom

Quoth Theraven October 12, 2019 at 2:27 AM Tom, This Sonnet as Silent One observed, certainly best in class. The audience of one will have to do for now. The chaste love to remain on your tongue alone and always. -Richard Tom Cunningham October 12, 2019 at 1:29 PM Thanks very much Richard, although we have autumn now I was surprised to see one in my garden today. Tom.

Ann Gilmour October 10, 2019 at 1:47 AM I have only just found your beautiful sonnet Tom that brings their exquisite display to life. To have witnessed this glorious ballet must have been so special and by penning your poem you have enabled me to witness it too. Thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx PS congrats on your win too Tom Cunningham October 10, 2019 at 2:07 AM Thank you very much Ann, my one year old grand son has been in hospital so I haven't been on here much. Thankfully he's at home now recovering. Butterflies are wonderful to see for sure especially on a warm summer day. Hope you're well. Tom

Constance La France October 8, 2019 at 7:33 PM Tom congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful poem! Tom Cunningham October 9, 2019 at 3:54 AM Thank you Constance, and also for hosting, hope your well. Tom

Sandra Adams October 8, 2019 at 7:31 PM i love butterflies, always watch them flutter around...i also love this sonnet, you brought that dance to life, their audience is no longer one...beautiful sonnet Tom :) hugs Tom Cunningham October 9, 2019 at 3:53 AM Thank you Sandra, they are beautiful to see in summertime. Tom

Gershon Wolf October 8, 2019 at 10:42 AM It does seem that butterflies realize the magic of their flights of fancy. Nicely penned sonnet, Tom! Smiles, Gershon Tom Cunningham October 8, 2019 at 1:52 PM Thanks very much Gershon, glad you liked it. Tom

Harry Horsman October 7, 2019 at 9:49 PM The wonders of nature Tom, never fail to impress, and made ever better, with poetry like this.....Yes settling in, in Western Australia, such an amazing place. Tom Cunningham October 8, 2019 at 10:12 AM Thank you very much Harry, I bet you're not missing the wet and cold of the English weather. Glad all's well. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell October 7, 2019 at 3:40 PM A blessed piece Tom, excellently penned! Hope all well now back home. We're up in Scottish highlands this week enjoying the break with the winds too. Blessings,Gordon Tom Cunningham October 7, 2019 at 7:13 PM Thank you Gordon, settled back now after our break, hope you're having a nice time. Was up that way a few years back at Strathpeffer. Hold on to your hat. Tom

Ts Poetry October 6, 2019 at 8:36 PM A day you soon won't forget Tom...it's the little things that make life beautiful. Tom Cunningham October 7, 2019 at 2:14 AM Thanks TS, that is so true. Tom

Andrea Dietrich October 6, 2019 at 8:22 PM wonderful, Tom!! I hope it placed high as U see it's a winner! Tom Cunningham October 7, 2019 at 2:14 AM Thanks Andrea, got third place which I'm pleased about. Tom

Silent One October 6, 2019 at 2:44 PM Oh wow... This is probably your best sonnet...the rhyme and flow is really good.. Tom Cunningham October 7, 2019 at 2:13 AM Thanks very much S.O. Where's the sun gone lol. Haven't reclimatised yet. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2019 at 11:45 AM - Congratulations Tom, on a great win in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham October 7, 2019 at 2:10 AM Thanks Anne, there were some great entries for sure. Tom

P.S. Awtry October 5, 2019 at 7:25 AM "Shame it was just an audience of one T'was the best ballet that I'd ever seen."--What a special gift. You've captured the magic of a butterfly encounter in this sweet sonnet. Reads like a winner to me! Tom Cunningham October 5, 2019 at 10:43 AM Thanks very much T.S. ,a beautiful sight they for sure. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos October 4, 2019 at 2:19 PM Beautiful colorful dancing ballerinas - butterflies - they are mesmerizing - how can people kill them as a hobby and put them in an album or a glass cabinet on display - I thing this is a terrific write Tom and most definitely best for a win! Blessings, Jennifer. Jennifer Proxenos October 13, 2019 at 10:39 AM Whooooooooops - think! Tom Cunningham October 4, 2019 at 10:56 PM Thank you Jennifer, beautiful creatures indeed, I love to see them.in summertime. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire October 4, 2019 at 1:48 PM I love your description of the butterflies, Tom. There is a place in Georgia with a Butterfly Pavilion. They will fly to you and sit on you. It's a special feeling to be close to creatures to beautiful. Outstanding entry for the contest. Wishing you success! Hugs, Carolyn Tom Cunningham October 4, 2019 at 1:56 PM Thank you Carolyn, sounds an amazing place to visit. Saw loads last week in Turkey but home now to a cold autumn. Enjoy the weekend. Tom

Panagiota Romios October 4, 2019 at 1:29 PM Really beautiful Tom and touched my soul. Best wishes, Panagiota Tom Cunningham October 4, 2019 at 1:31 PM Thanks Panagiota, only got back yesterday on a night flight, feeling wrecked. Tom

Heidi Sands October 4, 2019 at 11:19 AM What a beautiful sight to see. So nice Tom :) Tom Cunningham October 4, 2019 at 11:55 AM Thank you Heidi, a beautiful summer scene. Tom

Jeanne Mcgee October 4, 2019 at 9:06 AM You captured the beauty of the butterfly dance with your poetic words...love. Tom Cunningham October 4, 2019 at 9:33 AM Thank you very much Jeanne, happy you liked it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen October 4, 2019 at 7:34 AM - Graceful and beautiful, Tom :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen October 4, 2019 at 1:17 PM - I don't miss the night flights ... terrible ... and long hours ... :( Tom Cunningham October 4, 2019 at 9:32 AM Thanks Anne, only got back yesterday morning on the dreaded night flight, feeling wrecked. Enjoy the weekend. Tom

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 4, 2019 at 7:24 AM This is wonderful Tom! Thoroughly enjoyed. My best to you in the contest! xomo Tom Cunningham October 4, 2019 at 9:28 AM Thanks very much Maureen, happy you liked it. Tom

Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 6:32 AM You captured these beautiful moments in your poem flawlessly..a scene we can all relate to and wish we witnessed it again..excellent write, Tom. Tom Cunningham October 4, 2019 at 9:27 AM Thank you Vijay, a shame summer has faded now so we'll have a long wait. Tom

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