Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Dear Dainty Butterfly

Dear dainty little butterfly flitting about in erratic flight.
I get but a fleeting glimpse of thee, tho' 'tis such a delight,
To see thee wafted by the winds as you flit about my lawn!
(Since you never settle down I wonder what you feed upon!)
How I look forward to thy daily visit with great anticipation.
Thou art one of the most exquisite creatures in God's Creation!
I marvel at thy aerobatic skill and I think it is my learned hunch,
That you are so adept at this so as not to become a falcon's brunch!
Don't get snatched by a mean old bird when darting to and fro!
Please watch thy six, little buddy, for I would miss thee so!


Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

Entry for Skat A's "Write About Butterflies" Contest

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 18, 2015 at 10:40 PM Wow great take with this lovely poem Robert... Congrats on big win!

Dan Cwiak December 18, 2015 at 6:36 PM Sounds like someone is or was a pilot...Great write Robert! I like that part about watching their six. Congrats on your win.

Joe Maverick December 18, 2015 at 2:56 PM Great marks for you here Bob, good to see the win today.'

Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2015 at 10:09 AM I really enjoyed this winning poem Robert.

Poet Destroyer A December 18, 2015 at 1:32 AM Hello Bob H.,, Congratulations on your wonderful butterfly win. Love LINDA

Viv Wigley December 18, 2015 at 12:20 AM They would live a lot longer if only they could perform a split S, eh, Robert? Great write, congrats on your win! Regards, Viv

Skat A December 17, 2015 at 7:21 PM ROBERT, 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 Robert L. Hinshaw December 17, 2015 at 7:46 PM Thank you, dear Skat, for considering my entry worthy of a win. Doggone it, I'll miss participating in your contests and most of all I will miss you. Best to you as you consider other challenges in your life - bob h

Timothy Hicks October 31, 2014 at 1:14 AM You show such love and compassion for the delicate things of nature. This particular poem had a very 'musical' flow. Sad to say I don't see much butterflies anymore... I wonder what happened to them?

Toquyen Harrell August 3, 2014 at 12:47 PM Lol, you are too funny, Bob! Your poem is great. I like "don't get snatched by a mean old bird". I can just see you blowing your advice to that butterfly haha Robert L. Hinshaw August 3, 2014 at 3:54 PM Thank you Toq! Glad you enjoyed - great to hear from you - bob h

Barbara Gorelick August 2, 2014 at 11:04 PM So very pretty Mr Bob..Recently went to butterfly farm where you could walk around and have a "close encounter" with the little beauties. It was wonderful. Hope all is well. BG Robert L. Hinshaw August 3, 2014 at 3:55 PM Glad you enjoyed, BeeGee. they are a wonder to behold. Have been enjoying your most recent posts on soup - bob h

Sara Kendrick August 2, 2014 at 6:21 PM Cute one..It is interesting to watch them dart about and then settle for a few seconds and drink nectar..They are lovely creatures but the caterpillar can wreck havoc on a plant..Thanks for the visit to my page.I appreciate the time spent there..Sara Robert L. Hinshaw August 2, 2014 at 6:54 PM Thank you Sara. I thought you might appreciate this one since you write so eloquently of birds, beasts and nature. Hope your weekend is going well.