Butterfly

Willowy wisps of color hang in air,
As bright rainbow palettes with silken wings.
To dance aloft without a noticed care.
Beneath the blue canopy, Nature sings.
This delicate realm where my eye explores,
From flower to flower they drift away.
And savor sweet honey, their heart adores,
The world turns slower each time they stay.
They appear to float like beauty's pause.
Kissing scented flowers as petals part.
For a serenity shared, to my applause,
And cause remembrance when they depart.

Though a life form apart, colors entice.
When we met as strangers in Paradise.


contest..For men only, write about butterflies
12/3/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Ludden Avatar
January 6, 2016 at 2:27 PM
I find it quite intriguing, and often even amazing that so temporal a thing as a butterfly inspires so many different approaches to poetry (including my own) More and more, I see it, Thanks for yours!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 19, 2015 at 8:49 AM
Quite lovely, congrats.
A. Sharma Avatar
December 18, 2015 at 11:11 PM
Wow great take with this lovely poem Frederic .. Congrats on big win! Awesome concluding line!
Inman Avatar
December 18, 2015 at 9:09 PM
Really nice Fredric. The sonnet form fits the theme very well.
Maverick Avatar
December 18, 2015 at 3:21 PM
definitely a good result and write here Fredrick, congratulations.'
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December 18, 2015 at 1:52 AM
FREDERIC, Congratulations on your wonderful butterfly win. Love LINDA
Parker Avatar
December 18, 2015 at 10:39 AM
thank you my poetic friend
Wigley Avatar
December 18, 2015 at 12:31 AM
Delightful Sonnet, Frederic, a real pleasure to read. Well done, Sir. Regards, Viv
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December 17, 2015 at 7:27 PM
FREDERIC, I'm impressed, I guess men can write about any given theme. Thank you for supporting my contest. It was a delight to host. I'm still smiling after reading and closing and posting my new blog. Congratulations on your AWESOME WIN... Stop by my latest Blog "I GUESS THEY CAN... HOW ABOUT IT LADIES???" help celebrate and tell me why you decided to join THIS contest. Looking forward in hearing from you. Love SKAT
Callus Avatar
December 8, 2015 at 8:55 AM
Indeed, a really lovely sonnet, Frederic; love the imagery...and the end couplet. Congrats on POTD. // paul
Y. Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 4:28 AM
Sandra, this is good. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. Enjoy the honor:-) Alexis
Tor Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 6:54 PM
Frederic great imagery and a well deserved POTD Congratulations!
Allison Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 4:39 PM
Dropping back with my congrats for POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 9:09 AM
Frederic, your poem is so full of appreciation and sensitivity for a beautiful creature of earth. Such a lovely Sonnet. Congrats on Poem of the Day. It should do really well in the contest too. Sandra
Viswan Bhatia Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 8:24 AM
lovely...congrats on POTD :)
Y. Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 8:23 AM
Frederic, this a beautiful sonnet.Congratulations on getting the poem of day. Enjoye the honor:-) Alexis
Konos Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 8:03 AM
Congratulations on your Poem of the Day....very nice indeed
Yvonne Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 7:13 AM
Frederic this is a stunning piece. You are a marvellous poet. A Fav!
Andresen Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 6:19 AM
- Congrats on your great sonnet, Frederic :) - P.O.T.D. !!! - Good luck in contest - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)
Wigley Avatar
December 4, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Terrific Sonnet, Frederic, this will do well. Regards, Viv
Allison Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 7:04 PM
Absolutely stunning imagery Frederic and i love the alliteration too - good luck in the contest this is delightful:-) hugs Jan xx7
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