Monarch Is Her Name

Who’s fluttering at my window,
  Who's singing in silent tone?
Who’s delicate shadow appears,
  On the windows of my home?

Who’s beauty is cast upon me,
  Who is blessing me with grace.
I open my curtains with ease,
  And stare at an invisible face.

I know she’s there, I feel her,
  Though my eyes are both blind.
I know her presence is out there,
  For I’m not blind in my mind. 

My sense of hearing is keener,
  And blindness is the blame.
I am visited by her beauty,
  And Monarch is her name.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Moreno Avatar
February 3, 2009 at 2:29 AM
Hemust have some hearing to hear a butterfly........Danielle
Lopez Avatar
February 2, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Butterflies are nice to watch................nice work
Edmonds Avatar
February 1, 2009 at 12:31 AM
The blind do have a keener sense of hearing. great job once again.
Golden Avatar
January 30, 2009 at 1:29 PM
This is gorgeous, Raul...breathtaking. So creative and vivid. Love it. Donna G.
Martin Avatar
January 28, 2009 at 4:19 AM
This One Will Be Fluttering In My Mind All Day. Great Job Tyler
Mook Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 5:27 PM
This one is really good. I like the way it flows...so tender. Lisa
Neal Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 4:09 PM
This is such a beautiful and creative piece. Love Elizabeth
Kelly Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Great and tender piece , Raul .... Well done ..
Gass Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 10:06 AM
This is such a beautful poem. A deep write that rings clear with strength and inner beauty. Awesome write, Raul. GBY Love, Robin
Richards Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Wonderful and beautifully written, Raul. Lovely images you've left us with! ~ Carrie
Strand Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Lovely form to match a lovely poem Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
George   Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Beautiful, Raul. I love butterflies - they are magical to me. Great writing. Love and peace, Lainie
Higgins Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 4:42 AM
wonderful poem Raul. Beautiful flow to the piece and the language paints a terrific picture.
Neal Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 2:00 AM
The blind always have sharper hearing, great poem. DN
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