Ode To a Black Butterfly

                    oh, black butterfly...

       you're the epitome of grace in air.
             poetry in constant motion;
             how gracefully captivating!
   floating about a peaceful spring meadow
          you couldn't be more carefree.

                    oh, black butterfly...

    you brighten up the gloomiest of days!
           no matter where you show up,
              all are glad that you came.
           you're quite a sight to behold!
            you bring time to a standstill.

                   oh, black butterfly...

         how delightfully erratic you flutter
               from one flower to the next;
      hovering above them before alighting.
       you're as beautiful as you are fragile.
        please, do pay a visit to my garden!


Date written: 03/07/2023

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Sam Kauffman

March 16, 2023 at 10:29 AM

As gentle and eloquent as a "fluttering" butterfly in a garden, Edward! A butterfly in a garden is truly a beautiful wonder of elegance. Love your word choice. Blessings to you my friend.

Edward Ibeh

March 16, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Thank you very much as always, Sam:-)

Joanna Daniel

March 14, 2023 at 2:43 AM

Lovely, Edward, congratulations:)

Edward Ibeh

March 14, 2023 at 5:13 AM

Thank you very much, Jo:-)

Speaks Volumes

March 11, 2023 at 6:10 PM

The beauty of a pure black butterfly, I have never seen. Maybe some eve one will come to me in a dream .... To a dream that would seem conducive ... For butterflies are so illusive. I am sure my delight would be supreme. What a remarkable poem you have created Edward, its unique and mesmerizing.

Edward Ibeh

March 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Thank you very much for visiting my poems, Wendy:-) Most appreciated.