Debra L Brown Poet Ninette

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Bulloak Jewel Butterfly

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                                          Lush
                                        Bullock
                                       Butterfly
                                   Second rarest
                              Endangered, extinct
                                     Caterpillars
                                     Ant's parent
                                        Protect
                                         Guide


                                        Wings
                                    Top mauve
                                   Orange veins
                                  Metallic flecks
                         Blue green ~ red rich spots
                                 Striking patterns
                                 Male, pale blue
                                      Female
                                       White

                          Written on: 3/22/2022
   For the Form J - Just Write Me A New Poem Poetry Contest
                     Sponsor: Constance La France
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  The Bulloak Jewel Butterfly is Australia's second rarest
   butterfly. The caterpillars are carried to the ant's nest 
   high in the bullock tree by the "goldlock ant." They look
   after them and keep them safe from predators. 
   The ants heard the caterpillars out at night so, 
   they may feed on the bullock leaves. Unless the
   ant is present, the mature butterfly will not lay 
   her eggs.

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Cal Bambi The Word Artist July 24, 2022 at 5:27 PM What a beautiful Butterfly - What beautiful words - What a beautiful education - Thank you Debra - Cal Bambi

Anil Deo April 6, 2022 at 7:08 PM Wow, such a wonderful education in LUVING COLORS. God bevpraised Lady Poet Debra Brown. A great environmental contribution, too. Shalom shalom dear sister in Christ Debra L Brown April 6, 2022 at 7:55 PM Thanks Anil, for your words of encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra

Nancy Kaufman April 1, 2022 at 9:19 AM belated congratulations! appreciate the education on this unique species.

Andrea Dietrich March 27, 2022 at 9:27 AM back with my congrats. Well done! Debra L Brown March 27, 2022 at 12:16 PM Thank you, Andrea, Blessings ~ Debra

Sotto Poet March 27, 2022 at 7:49 AM Back with congratulations on your well-deserved win in this contest, Debra. Kindest regards Debra L Brown March 27, 2022 at 12:17 PM Thank you, Sotto, Blessings ~ Debra

Sara Kendrick March 27, 2022 at 5:48 AM Two very interesting insects. I enjoyed the educational part of the work as well as the Ninette. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Your visit to my page was delightful. Sara Debra L Brown March 27, 2022 at 7:19 AM Thank you, Sara. I enjoyed your comment. As I had a learning experience, we are never too old to learn about anything. I'm happy you enjoyed the poem, Thanks for stopping by. Blessings ~ Debra

Constance La France March 26, 2022 at 6:55 PM Debra, congratulations on your win in my Just Write Me A Poem contest, wonderful and I love the image too ~Constance Debra L Brown March 27, 2022 at 7:13 AM Thank you, Constance, for sponsoring this contest. I never would have learned about the Bullock Jewel Butterfly. I'm honored to be chosen alongside so many talented individuals. Again, thank you. Blessings ~ Debra

Bill Baker March 26, 2022 at 2:32 PM Congratulations on your win! A great tale of love and protection of God's creatures. There's hope because the ants and the butterflies have figured it all out ... surely, we humans can ... someday. Always a pleasure to read your fine poetry, Debra. Hugs, Bill Debra L Brown March 26, 2022 at 5:40 PM Thanks Bill, for your encouragement. It was so amazing to see the ants care for the caterpillars, I guess everything has a purpose. Have a good evening. Blessings ~ Debra

Paula Goldsmith March 25, 2022 at 9:46 AM Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write/picture. Thanks for adding your nature note at the bottom. Today, be blessed with your win.................... Debra L Brown March 26, 2022 at 5:42 PM Hi! Paula, it's so nice to talk to you again. thanks, for taking the time to comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Valsa George March 25, 2022 at 5:12 AM This is a fascinating story... Debra ! What wonders are there in nature ! Ants taking care of butterfly eggs ! Amazing ! Thanks for sharing this lovely poem and the information! Debra L Brown March 26, 2022 at 5:46 PM Hi! Valsa, the research was fascinating on this Butterfly. I guess the butterflies can say, "They had their "Aunts" to look after them." Thanks for your comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Christuraj Alex March 24, 2022 at 9:52 PM Great painting of Bulloak Jewel Butterfly. Congratulations! Debra L Brown March 26, 2022 at 5:48 PM Thank you, Christuraj, for your kind words and comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Ann Peck March 24, 2022 at 3:37 PM Dear Debra, your poem is lovely, and what fascinating information it tells. It's so interesting how the ant cares for the butterfly, and she becomes this beautiful creature who won't lay eggs unless the ant is present. Mother Nature's handwork :) Debra L Brown March 24, 2022 at 4:11 PM I agree with you. I was quite impressed on how the ants took care of the caterpillars or how this relationship even became to be. Thank you for your kind words. Have a Blessed evenings ~ Debra

Franci Hoffman March 24, 2022 at 1:48 PM Beautiful poetry with stunning imagery. Marvelous take on the poetry form. Debra L Brown March 24, 2022 at 3:58 PM Thank you, Franci, for your kind words and comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Harry Horsman March 24, 2022 at 6:39 AM Not only wonderful poetry, but a learning aspect for me also, love this, Debra. Debra L Brown March 24, 2022 at 10:02 AM This was a learning aspect for me as well. I learned how valuable all forms of insects are even the ant. Mother nature is quite amazing. Thanks, Harry, for stopping buy and for you your comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Silent One March 23, 2022 at 3:13 PM Such vivid imagery you did great justice to this form.. Debra L Brown March 24, 2022 at 10:03 AM Thank you, for your encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra

Rico Leffanta March 23, 2022 at 12:12 PM Enjoyed your poem, but first thought it must be American with that green-eyed envy/greed . . . .Aloha! Debra L Brown March 23, 2022 at 1:29 PM Thanks Rico, I enjoyed your comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Kim Rodrigues March 23, 2022 at 4:59 AM Love the contrast of the male to female! Interesting write! Debra L Brown March 23, 2022 at 5:15 AM Hi! Kim, I enjoyed reading about this Butterfly. The photo of the males' body is a pale blue is quite breath taking when I first saw him. Thanks for your comment. Blessing's Debra

Victor Buhagiar March 23, 2022 at 3:38 AM Oh this is beautiful and gave me a lesson on nature. Best for a win. Debra L Brown March 23, 2022 at 5:16 AM Thank you, Victor, Happy you enjoyed reading about this Butterfly. Blessings ~ Debra

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2022 at 9:38 PM wow, you know a lot about this special butterfly. Creative entry, Debra Debra L Brown March 23, 2022 at 5:18 AM Hi! Andrea, I enjoyed doing the research on this rare butterfly. Thanks for your comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 22, 2022 at 7:41 PM What fascinating creatures-both the butterfly and the ant! Very pleasurable reading, Debra. Blessings Debra L Brown March 23, 2022 at 5:19 AM Thanks Evelyn, I enjoyed your comment, happy you enjoyed the poem. Blessings ~ Debra

Sotto Poet March 22, 2022 at 3:41 PM You did a stunning job in this Ninnette, Debra. I enjoyed reading it. Blessings Debra L Brown March 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM Thank you Sotto, for your encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra