Of Butterflies and Rose Bushes

Like butterflies are some I know,
Who passing, catch my eye.
They flit and flutter to and fro,
And then . . . Away they fly!

But I prefer the bush I see,
Upon which they alight
Because each year she offers me
A bright and sure delight.

The blossoms springing forth from her
Are of the sweetest hue,
A crimson red, my heart to stir,
My spirit to renew.

Winged beauties are to summer days
And pretty flowers drawn.
Despite their charming social ways,
By winter they’ll be gone.

My stalwart bush, through winds and rains,
From spring till winter's end,
Unlike the butterflies, remains,
And she is named "True Friend."


For P.D's(who is a friend to all)
for any old butterfly poem...... Poetry Contest
(I have at least five old butterfly poems and I hope
I chose one you like).
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 3/22/2011 4:19:00 PM
This is an awesome write Andrea. One cannot , but love butterflies and blossoms and the beauty of friendship which will either grow or in time flutter away. Love it. Phyl
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Date: 9/2/2010 1:29:00 PM
Well I really like your metaphor here, Andrea! Butterflies and bushes, I've known these as well, I could relate to even being a butterfly ;) but of course I'd like to think that more often than not I am a bush! Really enjoyed reading this one-- you never fail to write so well. Seriously! And I have to say that you are a rose bush in my book:D -- hugs nikko :)
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Date: 9/1/2010 6:14:00 PM
I adore ballad meter and this is wonderful. Butterflies, Spring- some of my favorite subjects and then personification, well, It can't get much better!! Beautiful! hugs, Kris
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Date: 8/31/2010 3:14:00 PM
Andrea, you are climbing the ladder to the stars with this impressive work of art! I loved it and into my fav's. Profound words to ponder and one of your best poems. Love, Connie
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Date: 8/29/2010 5:31:00 AM
This a wonderful entry for the contest!! Thank you so much to take time and read my work, your comments blow me away...luv Michael
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Date: 8/28/2010 6:58:00 AM
I'm double !!mixed japanese ~well..yeah there are many japanese who are studying English :) Thanks for reading my poems :) i love your poems btw..they are so high level lol
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Date: 8/27/2010 4:59:00 PM
O this is simply b'ful ...buterflies and the rose bushes are causing delight, a season brings them and another takes away...cycle of life...everchanging..ever refreshing... i haven't been to US, some day maybe.. u been to India?
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Date: 8/27/2010 2:48:00 PM
You are so sweet to SEE these things. ty for the comment on my Well Ville poem lol That movie tripped me out! I thought I lost it in the last stanza myself. P.S. I entered my Pet sitter poem Luv n hugs
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Date: 8/27/2010 1:48:00 PM
You show the transitory nature of our world in the last stanza. Pretty poetry! Love Matthew 1
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Date: 8/27/2010 1:41:00 PM
Feel that this one is one of your best..Great emotion and descriptiveness..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog...I appreciate your thoughtfullness and your prayers..God hears and answers when we call on his name..Sara
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Date: 8/27/2010 10:41:00 AM
Nice and eloquent Andrea. Here on the east coast we have these huge lantana (Lantana camara) That have multitudes of multicolored blossoms that get really huge sometimes 6 to 8 feet tall, a perennial, that the butterflies just love. They are usually covered in butterflies during July and Aug. Soup Mail.
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Date: 8/27/2010 10:14:00 AM
LAST SToP. YOU KNoW ME I CAN'T LoG oUT WITH oUT SEEING WHAT YOUR BRILLIANT MIND HAS 4 US, ANDREA. VERY CUTE AND FUN 2 READ*luv~SKAT
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Date: 8/27/2010 6:20:00 AM
A beautiful poem you have penned, best of luck in the contest~~
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Date: 8/27/2010 4:01:00 AM
Wow, I love the personification you used to describe friendships Andrea.. Good luck for the contest with this beautiful write, love Wilma
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Date: 8/26/2010 9:58:00 PM
What awesome personification. Yes friends do leave. It is amazing what few days ago was a best friend is now a stranger. Thanks for your kind comments.
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Date: 8/26/2010 9:47:00 PM
Good luck in the contest. The sad part is that friends do come and go during our lifetime. They are there for a while and fly away. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 8/26/2010 9:10:00 PM
impressive and breath taking words. nice"
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Date: 8/26/2010 8:01:00 PM
A nice personification Andrea. Good luck in the contest
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Date: 8/26/2010 5:54:00 PM
enjoyed reading today...hope you are well. got any footles?
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Date: 8/26/2010 4:08:00 PM
beautiful, a crimson red butterfly. pure royalty!(: good luck, Andrea ~Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 8/26/2010 3:52:00 PM
Insightful write, Andrea. Good luck in Paula's contest. This is not only beautifully written but has depth. Love, Audrey
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Date: 8/26/2010 8:31:00 AM
An intoxicating piece Andrea.. good luck in Paula's contest .. luv this form ..its beautiful the way u phrased your lines.. and thoughts.. luv.. enjoyed.. today..
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Date: 8/26/2010 7:38:00 AM
The butterfly bushes are so pretty, Andrea, and I like the way you describe fleeting friendships, people who pass through our lives then disappear. Best wishes in Paula's contest! Love, Carolyn
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