Jan Allison Poet Alliteration

Butterfly Beauty

Brilliant blue butterflies 
dance daintily
on beautiful Buddleia bushes
Fluttering flirtatiously
in gorgeous gardens
nibbling nectar 
from fragrant flowers
as summer sun shines


Sponsored by Dear Heart- Wiishkobe Ode
Writing challenge October butterfly poetry contest

10/1/19

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James Peranteau January 13, 2024 at 1:55 PM Superb "Alliteration" dear poet! Clearly, you are; gifted, sayz me.. likewise, with pluperfect through your writes i so see; thus do the many... Thrilled tuh learn ya... Much love, me ')

Paul Callus October 10, 2019 at 3:22 PM Beautiful imagery and striking alliteration combine to make this poem a worthy winner, Jan. Congratulations on your high-flying win! Hugs // paul

Constance La France October 8, 2019 at 7:20 PM Jan congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent poem!

Gary Smith October 6, 2019 at 4:31 PM Great imagery here Jan, congrats. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2019 at 11:38 AM - Congratulations on your winning poem, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bobby May October 6, 2019 at 4:47 AM Another 1st place 3 in a row WOW !!

Ann Gilmour October 6, 2019 at 1:58 AM Such glorious imagery Jan with this fabulous write - fluttering flirtatiously - wow l love that. Many congrats dear friend on your 1st place win. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Michelle Faulkner October 4, 2019 at 3:49 PM This is an enchanted garden of butterflies, Jan, gracefully penned!

Carolyn Devonshire October 2, 2019 at 1:17 PM Excellent use of alliteration to create the sight of butterflies. They are among nature's most beautiful creations and your description is spot on! Best wishes for success in Dear Heart's contest, Jan! Hugs, Carolyn

Ts Poetry October 2, 2019 at 11:25 AM Daintily delightful delivering depth Wonderful Jan

Regina Mcintosh October 2, 2019 at 9:25 AM Beautiful... As your heart. Bless you with love and prayers

Winged Warrior October 2, 2019 at 9:16 AM Superbly rendered my Isle of Man girl...sure to place high Jan...have a great day my friend...^WW^ :o)

Alexis Y. October 2, 2019 at 6:40 AM Hi Jan, You painted such a lovely scene with words. I really enjoyed what I saw. Great job. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a fantastic day:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf October 1, 2019 at 9:56 PM Breathtakingly bright and beautiful, Jan!! Alluring alliteration! Cheers, Gershon

Heidi Sands October 1, 2019 at 9:16 PM Very nice Jan :)

Ilene Bauer October 1, 2019 at 6:50 PM ha! wow, you've really nailed the alliteration on this one, jan! thoroughly enjoyable!

Rico Leffanta October 1, 2019 at 5:38 PM Who could wish for a better October day? Well done, Jan! Aloha! Rico

Ronald D Thompson October 1, 2019 at 4:17 PM Your 'Butterfly Beauty' is indeed beautiful. Excellent Jan...Ron xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 1, 2019 at 2:59 PM - Gorgeous beauty, Jan :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green October 1, 2019 at 2:51 PM Beautifully mesmerizing Jan. I could see this and it was the most captivating scene.

Bobby May October 1, 2019 at 2:49 PM This is not fair JAN, between you and Sunshine I am up the creek without a paddle, you two make me look so bad. Give me a break stop posting such GREAT poetry!

Debra Squyres October 1, 2019 at 2:30 PM I can see this clearly in my mind. Succulent reading for the eyes... Hi Jan, you probably don't remember me as I have been off the soup for a while. I remembered your name though... and had to read this !! Glad I did.