If I Were a Butterfly

If I were a butterfly... Your yard might be the place to fly. I'd flap my wings and fly all day. From tree to tree...I'd bounce my way. I'd ride hot puffs of air Like a roller coaster at the fair... Like a schooner on the ocean's waves... I'd soar and swim the sky all day. And when your children came to play... I'd dance about their noses. They'd laugh and chase And then I'd hide...safely in the roses. I'd perch among the sharpest thorns, My wings...the roses to adorn... Tomorrow I might float and soar... Visit neighbors yards next door. And when my flying day is done... And I am finished having fun... I'll float and flutter back through space... Your garden ...still my favorite place.
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June 23, 2018 at 5:51 PM
I have spent time this afternoon reading several of your poems. I love them. You are so in touch with the wonder and amazement of nature. Plus maybe you are from Texas, as your poem about the Alamo was so right on. It was a pleasure to relax and read some of your poetry.
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March 7, 2013 at 11:11 AM
amazing~Yours truly *SKAT
May Avatar
March 2, 2013 at 6:08 PM
wonderful write and win Ray...congrats
Richards Avatar
March 2, 2013 at 8:57 AM
What a joy this is to read.........I want to be a butterfly today!! You make it sound so wonderful! Spring is in the air! :)
A   Avatar
March 1, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Ray, thank you very much for considering my 100 % nature contest..Congratulations in showing off Natures true after glow, always~ PD
Dillard Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 10:45 AM
I just want to say "THANKS" to all of you who take time to read this little poem. I've always liked it, and it is by far the most popular I have posted. Friends, RAY
K. Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 8:27 AM
What a sweet write this is Ray :) I enjoyed fluttering across through your butterfly eyes-- lovely concept you have here-- :) keep on writing please! :) -- nikko :)
Knop Avatar
June 8, 2010 at 6:09 AM
I do love butterflies as I do love this poem of yours, Ray! And thank you for your kind comment. Have a nice day, Gert
Brown Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Thank you for sharing you poetry with us Ray. I enjoyed reading it this afternoon. Hope you have a wonderful weekend running over with inspiration. Love, Carol
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June 5, 2010 at 5:42 AM
very beautifully written... a great read on a pleasant evening...
Mehta Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 3:47 AM
Well penned poem. enjoyed it
A   Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 9:39 PM
beautiful write
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