Monarch Butterfly

I am the monarch of the sky
can outdistance by the miles
every insect, every time
heavy rain or bright sunshine
like a fearless horse I run 
in the heart of boisterous winds
like a skater coast and glide
in my effortless cruising style
beauty queen of butterflies
smooth and waxy my chrysalis
green and gold heavenly spun
into a diadem to behold
a green drop of dew my egg
like a flower on milkweed stem
birthing life in green and black
golden gilded for contrast
curious strong alone I fly
gliding vales fields
and mountains
from lowland Louisiana
to skyscrapers Colorado
though alone all summer long
in the fall I flock along
with a million more to fly
for two thousands airy miles
on two inches of wings fragile
tracing shapes of butterflies
fluttering satin color clouds
beating chords of air so softly
into an incredible audible sound
of few millions wings in concert
greeting morning in Chincua forest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 11/13/2023 1:11:00 PM
They are truly one of God's masterpieces...and you, dear Frances have written a beautiful tribute to their beauty. Thank you for sharing. Elaine
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Frances Schiavina
Date: 11/14/2023 10:29:00 AM
Honored by your comment. Thank you Elaine.
Date: 9/27/2023 5:16:00 PM
My favorite lines are "birthing life in green and black golden gilded for contrast" great job!
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Frances Schiavina
Date: 11/16/2023 11:28:00 AM
Karen, thank you for your kind comment.
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