My Monarch Butterfly Bella

What a glorious sight as you flit about on your gossamer wings!
You visit me each day and, Oh!, what pleasure to me it brings!
Welcome to my humble abode, please make yourself at home,
As you sample sweet nectar from my flowers and visit my garden gnome!
You wintered in sunny Mexico and I envy you for that my dear friend,
While I suffered blizzards in Colorado of which there seemed no end!
'Tis awesome that you flew so many miles to return to your favorite haunt,
Guided by The Master Compass Who safeguarded you during your jaunt.
What a sensation of angelic breath you impart when upon my hand you light!
Thank you for the beauty you add to His Creation for my and others' delight!
Godspeed as you begin your journey south, you've brought me so much cheer,
And I pray that you or one of your offspring will visit me again next year!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 6/7/2021 9:32:00 PM
I pray that the monarch butterfly visits you for the next 30 years, Bob -- and may all of them be in excellent health and spirits! Friendship and Fidelity, Gershon
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Date: 6/6/2021 4:32:00 PM
Hello Bob … have watched a couple of ducos on these magnificent butterflies as they winter in Mexico. What a sight they are in their millions. You are certainly lucky to be able to enjoy their beauty Bob - Lindsay
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Date: 6/6/2021 12:42:00 PM
what a treat to see these butterflies, bob! you've captured that quite beautifully in your poem. i've always wanted to see the place in mexico where they descend by the thousands...
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Date: 6/6/2021 9:23:00 AM
Beautiful to see in summertime Bob, watching them flutter about is quite relaxing. Hope you're well. Tom
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Date: 6/5/2021 11:24:00 PM
Touchingly, a beauty , Bob. PAngie. Xx
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Date: 6/7/2021 10:12:00 AM
Thank you, Pangie - glad you enjoyed - Bob
Date: 6/5/2021 6:29:00 PM
A delightful poem, Bob! I love butterflies and what they represent - new life, metamorphosis. I don't think I've ever seen a Monarch. Blessings, Kim M
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