Sunlite Wanter Poet Sonnet

Fantasy Spy

Fantasy Spy

Would that I, like a Monarch butterfly,
Could fly across the fertile land and spy,
Top tree and lilac bush in the evening hush,
Swooping down above the late traffic crush.

Then on to foamy shores I would wander,
Over firs and pines, dark forests below,
With graceful freedom across the sunset,
Over Key West’s mansion and beach to go.

I would see a pirate ship in the sea,
Rushing rudders futilely try to flee.
Storm clouds over thatched roofs on the Goal Coast,
Colorful dancers, busy merchants’ boasts.

Would that I like a Monarch butterfly,
Could fly across our wonder world and spy

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Paul Callus December 18, 2017 at 3:35 PM You put your fantasy and imagination to great use, Sunlite! Enjoyed this poem which tempts me to grow butterfly wings! Regards // paul Sunlite Wanter December 18, 2017 at 6:07 PM Thank you!!!

Anil Deo April 21, 2017 at 10:14 AM No new poems, but this one caught my eye - again. Did not remember I had been here. Anyway, another 7 may inspire you to share more butterflies with us on PS. shalom from AD

Janice Canerdy April 1, 2017 at 8:27 PM Lovely and enjoyable, Sunlite! I've frequently dreamed of flying--still do! Janice

Frederic Parker April 1, 2017 at 12:52 PM I would say from my reading of your wonderful sonnet that you have already taken that journey and with your poem took us with you Sunlite Wanter April 1, 2017 at 6:22 PM Strictly imaginary after the Gulf, Frederick. Thank you for commenting.

Anil Deo March 29, 2017 at 4:31 PM You are the right butterfly: Monarch, that do a miraculous trip from Canada to Mexico. But they need 3 generations to do the to-and-fro, as they live a few months each, you know. Thanks for this beauty! Anil Deo Sunlite Wanter March 30, 2017 at 6:29 PM Thank you, Anil. Sometimes when they're migrating, many of them cluster in my backyard. What a sight!

Vladislav Raven March 29, 2017 at 9:36 AM Hi Sunlite, An excellent write from your pen. A sonnet that sings into the mind, painting such wondrous images. This has to be a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX

Lynn Marie March 28, 2017 at 2:01 AM What a dreamy flight you took us along sunlite :-) To be free to roam amongst the most stunning places nature offers is sublime. That you used a 'Monarch Butterfly' to be our guide, magnifies the scenery. Incredibly beautiful writing :-) blessings

White Wolf March 28, 2017 at 1:33 AM A pleasure to read your creative words today! Well done. Sunlite Wanter March 30, 2017 at 6:28 PM How kind of you to drop by. Thank you.

Arthur Vaso March 27, 2017 at 9:36 PM Thought you might like this!! http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/pelee/natcul/natcul5.aspx Sunlite Wanter March 30, 2017 at 6:27 PM I've socked this away to look at later tonight. Our power has been off for two days - a nightmare!

Arthur Vaso March 27, 2017 at 8:46 PM I really enjoyed this lovely poem, the monarch butterfly is such a beautiful creature! Sunlite Wanter March 30, 2017 at 6:26 PM You are so right - they are unusually beautiful, and especially when they arrive in many clusters. Thank you so much.

Anne-Marie Coreggia March 27, 2017 at 7:40 PM Thank you for taking us with you on this magical journey. I thoroughly enjoyed it:) Amitiés Sunlite Wanter March 30, 2017 at 6:24 PM I enjoyed your being on the journey. Thank you.

Heidi Sands March 27, 2017 at 6:31 PM I enjoyed this poem. Very creative :) Sunlite Wanter March 30, 2017 at 6:24 PM Thank you, Heidi!

Chris Green March 27, 2017 at 5:45 PM Such a light and airy poem that expresses a freedom to fly, to explore, to see everything there is to see that many of us only dream of. This was beautiful my friend. Sunlite Wanter March 30, 2017 at 6:23 PM Thank you, Chris!!!