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Butterflies of Beauty

Butterflies of beauty Today I beheld nature’s beauties in flight As I walked to sit on a garden bench Lost in absolute wonder and delight I almost tripped into a nearby trench Oh, what delicately ravishing little things Coming in all shades of every hue And how gently they do flap their wings As they perch on flowers: red, green and blue Flying so gently through the air They pollinate flower after flower As they suck nectar from each without a care And their hairy legs are bathed in a pollen shower Oh butterflies of beauty Little wonder the rainbow hides in shame At the sight of you on duty Or at the mention of your name The envy of the world's most affluent kings Shall be aroused at the sight of your beautiful cloaks Compared to your intricately coloured wings Their finest garments are only but jokes Jan. 9, 2017

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David Drowley

Date: 11/15/2018 2:15:00 PM

Sandison, Thank you for your joyful celebration of butterflies. If frittillaries could read, they would form a wreath upon your head from pure joy!

J Hamilton Gist

Date: 11/6/2018 7:43:00 PM

It's all Jah's creation love is love. Come through and read me.

Wendy Watson

Date: 10/10/2018 12:29:00 AM

Hello Sandison. I woke up early and noticed an Email directing me to your poetry which I have really enjoyed perusing. This tribute to butterflies is beautiful and I love the concluding verse. best wishes Wendy

Sandison Jumbo
Date: 10/10/2018 4:37:00 PM

Hi Wendy, you have been most generous. I am really happy you enjoyed it. Best regards, Sandison

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 10/9/2018 10:18:00 PM

its beautiful words in every stanza you have penned. lovely

Sandison Jumbo
Date: 10/10/2018 4:43:00 PM

Hey Maytab my friend, thanks for the encouragement. Sandison

Rainbow Promise

Date: 10/9/2018 6:13:00 PM

A beautifully worded Quatrain! Lines that cause a little chuckle: “As I walked to sit on a garden ‘bench’ I almost tripped into a nearby ‘trench’.” Congratulations on your placement. Hug, Rainbow Promise.

Sandison Jumbo
Date: 10/10/2018 4:41:00 PM

Hi Rainbow, thanks a whole lot. Imagine a kid lost in wonder while observing one of these beautiful creatures..... Please stop by again. Sandison