Dance of the Butterfly

Sometimes insects are yucky
Scary looking and beastly
That make you jump out of your skin
But one holds beauty from within
This furry ling legged creature soon
Will hide inside a warm cocoon
Transforming into colored wings
And all the beauty that it brings
Will immerse from deep inside
Where it was kept mummified
Now this graceful gorgeous sight
spreads its wings as it takes flight
Into its new home in the sky
Exotic and free it will fly
Like a colored perfect painting
A masterpiece it is creating
Putting on a dainty show
As rhythm begins to flow
From this poised and nimble newborn
Dancing to a new life song
As the butterfly flutters by
Above our heads and way up high

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A   Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 8:36 PM
Robin, Congratulations, in Kelly's Butterfly Fluttering By.. Sweet move... LINDA
Gibson Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 3:02 PM
Congratulations on a beautiful win!
Sietesantos Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 7:45 AM
Congratulations on a beautiful win!
A. Sharma Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 5:07 AM
Wow Robin ,, i cud really imagine it dance to ur tunes ! congrats on win !
Deschler Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 9:29 PM
I liked the idea of this innocent newborn who captures our attention before it flies away.... Your poem was very nicely rhymed, Robin! Congratulations on your win!
Dietrich Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 9:43 PM
hey,I just noticed. YOu have not put up a new post in a while. Hurry, there are so many contests right now. let's see a three line poem from you, Robin~
Espinola Collins Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 6:45 PM
I love how you describe the butterfly's life in such a magical and beautiful way and written with great flow too...nicely done Robin :) Ana
Devereau Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 1:46 PM
Very nice poem Robin...just keep the bees away from me...Noelle
A  Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 11:14 PM
beauty in every line.....SKAT
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May 21, 2014 at 4:19 PM
Dear Robin, what a beautifully-penned poem! Like you, I am prone to avoid most insects, but butterflies, caterpillars, ladybugs and dragonflies are the exception. Really like the way you took us through the entire life cycle of beauty being born in the butterfly! Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 3:53 PM
So cute, Robin. WELL DONE!! Love that nimble newborn line.
A   Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 1:45 PM
Robin, a perfect 7..... love it..PD
Shiells Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 11:19 AM
Hi Robin, This is such a great great write!! I loved the story and I loved the meaning. Well said my friend. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us here. Love and Peace, Deborah
D. Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 11:12 AM
a great metaphor for life in general
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