Butterflies of Beauty

Butterflies of Beauty

Oh gorgeous Monarch, linger longer please.
Thy splendor, butterfly, we are beguiled.
Your loveliness wafts on a summer breeze.
So, leave your kisses for each little child.

Thy splendor, butterfly, we are beguiled.
In springtime, warmth invites your next sojourn.
So, leave your kisses for each little child.
The milkweed flowers wait for your return.

In springtime, warmth invites your next sojourn.
It seems so long since colors fluttered by.
The milkweed flowers wait for your return.
There tiny babies hear their lullaby.  

It seems so long since colors fluttered by.
My children planted flowers just for you.
There tiny babies hear their lullaby.  
One day soon they will fly away like you.

My children planted flowers just for you.
Enjoy sweet nectar as you beautify.
One day soon they will fly away like you.
Come decorate our gardens as you fly.

My children planted flowers just for you.
So, leave your kisses for each little child.
One day soon they will fly away like you.
Oh gorgeous Monarch, linger longer please.


1/11/2017
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January 14, 2017 at 7:42 AM
This is really beautiful Dane. Your style is very fluid. Sounds great when read out loud.
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January 14, 2017 at 8:23 AM
Thank you for your positive comment, Sandison. Sometimes, it is difficult to make the transitions work when using this form. I appreciate that you read it aloud and recognized the fluidity. You made me smile. Hugs, Dane Ann
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January 11, 2017 at 4:59 PM
This was absolutely beautiful and I especially loved that final stanza.
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January 12, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Thanks, again, Chris. I appreciate you for visiting and commenting. :) Dane Ann
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