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 thousand 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 waterfall sound
of few millions wings in concert
greeting morning in Chincua forest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goggio Avatar
November 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Hello Frances, I love your work, sensitivity & research! I am an artist, author/illustrator of children's books/coloring/activity books. I'm also a beekeeper, my goal is to educate through my books. I'm currently creating a coloring book for adults with similar imagery of one I made for kids, more detailed of course. The adult version will include relevant quotes, poems & facts. I would like to include "Monarch Butterfly"if I may. FB Kristy Goggio Author & link to my site. Consideration? Thanks!
Schiavina Avatar
December 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Kristy, please excuse my late reply. You are welcome to include "Monarch Butterfly" in your book. Wishing you success and thank you for reading my poetry.
George   Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 1:11 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
Schiavina Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Honored by your comment. Thank you Elaine.
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 5:16 PM
My favorite lines are "birthing life in green and black golden gilded for contrast" great job!
Schiavina Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 11:28 AM
Karen, thank you for your kind comment.
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