Bear Cub and Butterfly

Blinking away the last vestiges of slumber,
the cub takes a few tentative steps,
her paws sinking into the soft,
loamy soil.
With each cautious movement,
she pauses,
her small nose twitching,
as she samples the myriad of scents,
that permeate the forest.
The world beyond the den,
is a wondrous tapestry of sights,
sounds, and sensations,
and the cub's dark eyes shine with a curious, innocent wonder.
Emboldened by the familiar surroundings,
the cub ventures a bit farther,
her gaze fixed on a butterfly that dances,
just out of reach.
She crouches low,
her hindquarters wiggling in anticipation,
before springing forward in a clumsy leap,
her paws kicking up a flurry of debris.
The butterfly evades her grasp,
but the cub's joyful grunts echo,
through the tranquil forest,
a scene to her unbridled enthusiasm.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kulkarni Avatar
May 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM
An utterly enchanting poem that paints a picture of a curious bear cub, Beatrix. I took pleasure in imagining the entire scene your verse depicted. Being a children’s librarian, I thought that It’s an adorable tale to narrate to young children.
Macabre Avatar
June 2, 2024 at 3:19 AM
You have my permission… Thank you for comment and if you do
Bartley Avatar
May 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Very different from your other poems. I can see why this made the Best Poems list.
Macabre Avatar
June 2, 2024 at 3:16 AM
I wish I could tell you why…
Diderot Avatar
May 24, 2024 at 4:38 PM
One of your more beautiful ones. Still some embers arise from a charcoal heart...to torch the forest up. I continue to read your wonderful poetry.
Macabre Avatar
June 2, 2024 at 3:07 AM
It’s the only one you will see like this… Thank you for your kind comment
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