Metamorphois

(CATAPILLAR TO IT’S SWOLLEN TUMMY)

‘Oh, these frigid hours of winter 
May be ill, but will not last forever, 
Just to sleep under this a blanket 
Of frost will one day rescind; when 
Spring returns your creation that of 
The Rhopalocera kind, will enthral 
Those radicals called the human race, 
as you dance gracefully within the 
Wanton wind embrace in the spotlight 
Of golden sunbeams, bear witness to 
The scent of the apple blossom; listen
To the peal of the bluebells chant as 
They join the daffodils in prayer. 
So, now sleep me darling, your
journey as of mine, perpetual.’ 

Entered Sponsor, BJ Legros Kelly
'Winter is not forever contest'
21/1/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Gasun Avatar
February 21, 2023 at 12:33 AM
Congratulations on your win and this exquisite write my dear friend harry! I extremely enjoyed and love your poem. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs
Alex Avatar
February 19, 2023 at 11:50 PM
"sleep me darling, your journey as of mine, perpetual" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A magical write. Glad to see you writing again. Have a blessed day writing away...................
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 19, 2023 at 12:55 AM
Congratulations Harry! Thank you for entering the 'Winter is not Forever' poetry contest!
Lawrence Avatar
January 25, 2023 at 4:21 PM
An exotic and mesmerizing journey through time with you Harry . Beautiful and poignant. So happy to see you back with us ! Blessings, Susan :)
Gorelick Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 5:32 PM
A reminder of poems of William Cullen Bryant, such as "Thanatopsis" and other meditative lyrics. Astounding and heartfelt! Robert
Ashley Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM
Dear Harry, your gifted pen spills enchantment upon the poetic page. I adore the charm of your personification of "the Rhopalocera kind", it certainly enthralls the imagination and heart of this member of the "human race"! Just so beautiful and endearing, my friend. Best wishes for a win and best wishes for you.. ~Susan
Anaya Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 3:14 PM
This my friend found me completely enchanted and intrigued by the conclusion that God’s gifts are perfection. Your gentle voice shrouds their beauty from an unquiet world. Surrounded by Mexico Monarchs on their migration path north, I thought I was dreaming, millions of butterflies! They venture 3000 miles, migrate to southern California in winter. Lovely, Harry, hugs~Anaya
Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 2:27 PM
wow, what a great entry, Harry. Love your personification of this lowly insect for the winter contest. Am so glad to see you have been writing and I noticed you commented to someone just today, so that thrilled me to know you are active. Praying you stay well!
Koplin Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 4:48 AM
Well written Harry! The winter and it's storms are difficult for sure, but the true beauty comes at the end.
Edmonds  Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 5:55 PM
Lovely poetry Harry, how the caterpillar changes into a butterfly is amazing… Belle
Proxenos Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 12:41 PM
Hi Harry Just heard that you are feeling better, am more off than on poetry soupthe past few months, but send blessings and good wishes and glad to ear from Mandy below (and having read your exquisite write) and also Michael's poem, wish for you to be back home with your family as soon as possible. God bless, hugs. Jennifer
Sangster - K Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 10:25 AM
This is truly lovely Harry. Hugs Anne :-)
May Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 6:47 AM
Beautiful write Harry, best wishes in the Contest
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 1:51 AM
As always, harry your free verse are superb. So happy to see you take up the key board again. xx
Eslinger Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Completely captivating counsel, years ago, every tine afternoon id sit on my deck captivated watching the butterflies sance and alight over branches. Unforgettable. Super poemHOPE TYOU ARE doing better!
Poet Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 5:21 PM
It was a delight, Harry, to read your poem - The majesty and freshness of spring are absolutely worth the patient wait. I'm glad to hear that everything is going well with you, and it's wonderful to have you back. Stay healthy, my friend. Best of luck to you in the contest!
Tor Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Harry such a lovely poem in the new Year. Your creative abilities are strong and vibrant as you are. Positive energy reflects from this magnificent entry of yours. I read your new blog and commented. I wish you great health for the new year my friend. There is nothing our Lord can't heal and I am praying for your complete Healing. God bless you Harry...
Horne Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 7:10 AM
love this imaginative write - hope you are feeling much better now, my friend (I heard you'd been in hospital). My mum was in hospital for just over 5 weeks but she's here now, Zzzzing for England!
Gentile Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Harry, the imagery you have creates is just wonderful and totally captures the essence of the coming season!! , Happy Saturday!!!
Sands Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 6:49 AM
Beautifully written Harry. Thank you for sharing! I hope you have a nice day today :)
Delaney Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 6:13 AM
Beautiful, Harry: Yes you always teach me a new word……a butterfly in sunbeams and my favorite flower-bluebells pealing. I hope someone plants bluebells on my grave. So happy to see all your newly inspired poems. SuZ
Pandit Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 5:20 AM
Glad to see you writing again, Harry. Well done with this write invoking aspirations of a caterpillar.
Maverick Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 3:30 AM
Sintilating write on the depth of the English Winter Harry, its 1-c as i reply now at 11'30 Am your poem is tempting me to open a Wimdow almost once three weeks are past Spring will be closing in.' Going to your blog Now '
Andresen Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 2:01 AM
- A pleasure to read your poem, Harry - The beauty and smells of spring are well worth waiting for :) - I hope all is well with you ... good to see you back ... take care my friend - Best wishes in the contest - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs
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