Like Renegade Cotton Candy


     parenthesis of butterfly wings
        yellow-black monarchial things

     from caterpillars derived
        cocooned and then pried

     like renegade cotton candy fleeing its stick
        ~ one of nature's slick little tricks
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Crandall Avatar
October 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
It's a cool trick, for sure! I've got lots of those monarchial types around my house!
Rolland Avatar
October 2, 2026 at 12:31 PM
migration of monarchs is a wonder of nature, i agree and support your wonderful poem
Rodgers Avatar
October 2, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Hey Gershon, it’s an absolute delight, sparkling with visual surprise and that trademark playful wit of yours. You’ve taken one of the most over-poetized subjects in literature, the emergence of a butterfly, and given it a completely fresh, whimsical, and wildly original spin. Very much enjoyed your sharp-witted work, Gershon! Blessings, Daniel
Cunningham Avatar
October 2, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Nature never ceases to amaze me Gershon. Tom
Onclaud Avatar
October 2, 2026 at 3:05 AM
ohh you got me at ' parenthesis ', gershon... i love the imagery and wordscenes here...got more?
Wolf Avatar
October 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
I'll see what I can grind out, Nette. ~ Du N'me Best
Sharma  Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 10:41 PM
oh this is so intriguing and charming! I am lovin your exquisite and exotic word choices dear Gershon ~ and that opening line especially "parenthesis of butterfly wings" gawshh how meticulous and creative that is! "like renegade cotton candy fleeing its stick ~ one of nature's slick little tricks" Slick n spellbinding I would say! Such eloquence ~ pleasure reading you always, a truly unique poetic voice you have, keep writinnn n shininnn 🍁🍂💫
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