Sam Kauffman Poet Cinquain

Hobo Butterfly

Hobo Butterfly

Rest here
Weary Monarch
Though Monterey calls you
No flight for broken wings that seek
Healing
Born in this arbor - this hospice -
Begging release to fly 
The wind express
Again!

4/28/20

Based on an injured butterfly, in our garden, that hitched a ride on the grill of our car.  We think he finally made it to Monterey and we have had butterflies in our garden ever since that summer.

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L. J. Carber May 25, 2020 at 10:45 AM I love any poem that can get that 'haiku feel'-- I would have made this #1 in Brian's C contest, fur sur!

Jan Allison May 18, 2020 at 6:39 AM what a wonderful story Sam, it must have been an amazing experience to nurture this butterfly until it was healed enough to fly, you certainly made me smile:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Sam Kauffman May 18, 2020 at 10:28 PM It was an amazing time - to watch this little creature heal, leave and then leave a legacy of butterflies for us to enjoy and remember. Remembering him always brings a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing in the joy and for your congratulations! Be blessed my friend. hugs...

Paula Goldsmith May 16, 2020 at 3:53 PM Congratulations on your win. I love butterflies. They are so pretty and fun to watch. Enjoy your day and win............ Sam Kauffman May 18, 2020 at 10:31 PM Hi Paula! Thank you for your congratulations - most grateful. Butterflies are truly marvelous creations. Hope you find butterflies in your garden! Blessings!

Joseph May May 15, 2020 at 2:12 PM Wonderful write Sam, Congrats on your win Sam Kauffman May 16, 2020 at 1:18 AM Hi Joseph! Thank you so much. So grateful for your visit and words of congratulations. I loved the contest theme and loved the opportunity to tell this story. Hope all is well with you. Stay well my friend.

Krish Radhakrishna May 15, 2020 at 6:35 AM Congrats on your win Sam! Very lovely write! Enjoyed it! Sam Kauffman May 16, 2020 at 1:13 AM Hi Krish, thank you for your visit and lovely compliment. I am so happy that I got to share this story. All the best to you!

John Watt May 14, 2020 at 9:39 AM Sam, happy to see your little hobo landed with a win - congrats! Sam Kauffman May 14, 2020 at 5:15 PM Me too - he had a safe landing and now so many can share in his remarkable story! Many thanks for your congrats!

Jenish Somadas May 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM No flight for broken wings that seek..A story in such a short verse.. Great win Sam.. Sam Kauffman May 14, 2020 at 7:02 PM Thank you Jenish for your placement. Most grateful! I loved this theme and the opportunity to tell a unique story in a new way. Now, he will never be forgotten!

Aditi Mishra May 14, 2020 at 5:27 AM I love the inspiration this poem gives beautifully. Congratulations Sam! :) Sam Kauffman May 14, 2020 at 3:22 PM Many thanks Aditi. This butterfly has been the source of inspiration in many formats. I think my muse likes butterflies! All the best to you.

Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2020 at 11:05 AM I love the story you put with this one. This is precious! Sam Kauffman May 7, 2020 at 12:34 PM Hi Andrea, missed your message - so sorry! This is a favorite memory - our pet butterfly - with us such a short time but leaving a wonderful legacy in our garden. Stay well. Be blessed my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 30, 2020 at 6:54 AM Inspiring story of caring dear, Sam! Beautifully done! Sam Kauffman April 30, 2020 at 4:48 PM Thank you my friend. I have always loved butterflies and the metamorphosis they represent in each of us through love. Caring for this injured butterfly was an incredible experience - although injured frogs, birds and other assorted stray critters do tend to end up at my door! Hmm! Blessings!

John Watt April 29, 2020 at 11:47 PM Excellent butterfly cinquain (about butterflies! ) speaks of renewal, second chances, and a true story to boot! Your love of nature is so evident in your writing, Sam. Sam Kauffman April 30, 2020 at 4:41 PM This creation and his story still bring us joy as part of our urban family legend! This butterfly was a gift - a reflection of God to me and an opportunity to be a steward of the wonder of creation! Thank you my friend. Your messages always give me new wings! Not Red Bull wings!

Richard Lamoureux April 29, 2020 at 4:51 PM What a great although somewhat sad piece. I do like the happy ending. Sam Kauffman April 30, 2020 at 4:27 PM Thank you Richard. Each day we watched as this Monarch butterfly got stronger and stronger, crawling all over our arms - unrolling his tongue to drink nectar (honey and water) from an eyedropper! If he didn't make it to Monterey he left us a legacy of annual butterflies, or flutterbies, as the kids called them. This memory brings us such joy. Blessings!

Michelle Faulkner April 29, 2020 at 4:01 PM This reads like a story of healing and hope (and maybe karma is rewarding you with butterfly summers!) Are you entering any of these in the butterfly contest? Sam Kauffman April 30, 2020 at 4:32 PM This small creature was a sign of healing and hope! I do believe the chickens always come home to roost - what we put out there does come back to us. We look forward to the return of the Monarchs each year - just saw one yesterday - Hobo returns! Have just entered this one in the contest. Thank you Michelle. Sending you positive thoughts!