Joseph May Poet Nonet

On Lilac Breeze

Eggs
 Laid on
 Milkweed leaves,
 Caterpillars
 Soon emerge and weave
 Through the plant as they feast
 Then cocoon, a week at least
 On a warm spring day, when it's right
 A butterfly takes its maiden flight
                ~
 Upon monarch's wings and morning dew
 A summer day has come to you
 Scent of rose on lilac breeze
 Wafts gently through the trees
 Butterflies float  by
 'Neath azure  sky
 As birds sing
 Their sweet
 Song

 12-13-2020
 Double Nonet Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: William Kekaula

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FJ Thomas January 5, 2021 at 7:43 AM So very beautiful Joseph. I hope to see a real Monarch butterfly one day :)

Andrea Dietrich December 28, 2020 at 12:53 PM a belated congrats here. Gosh, i have been so busy, even on my break!!!

Jennifer Proxenos December 24, 2020 at 12:49 PM Congratulations on your win with this delightful Double Nonet Joseph, Hope you have a peaceful, loving Christmas Day tomorrow. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Sara Kendrick December 23, 2020 at 3:23 AM Enjoyed reading your winning work. Congrats ... Way to go. Sara

Heidi Sands December 21, 2020 at 7:33 PM Congratulations for your win Joseph :)

William Kelii Kekaula December 21, 2020 at 6:39 PM Nicely done! Thank you for sharing a wondrous part of yourself, Joseph, my compliments on your honorable placement, Aloha! William

Carolyn Devonshire December 21, 2020 at 10:43 AM Now you have me dreaming of spring, Joseph. This is a beautifully penned nonet. Best wishes for a win in William's contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Mystic Rose Rose December 16, 2020 at 9:18 AM your beautiful nonet makes me long for spring dear Joseph, I pray it arrives soon enough, Merry Christmas xo

Alexis Y. December 15, 2020 at 3:19 PM WoW! Joseph, This is just lovely. I could just picture the new creature emerging from its old home. I enjoyed such a beautiful sight. Best wishes in the contest. Enjoy the remainder of your day:-) Alexis

Heidi Sands December 15, 2020 at 12:54 PM Wow, this is so nice. A FAV for me. I like the butterfly takes its maiden flight and...upon monarch's wings and morning dew! :)

Akkina Downing December 14, 2020 at 9:58 PM Oh my but I’m sniffing the air for such scent only spring can bring... Beautiful imagery, and your background photo is breathtaking:)

Andrea Dietrich December 14, 2020 at 10:18 AM you created a real beauty with this form. I really enjoy double nonets and etherees as well.

Brandy Nicole December 13, 2020 at 8:08 PM "On a warm spring day, when it's right, a butterfly takes its maiden flight" Such a beautiful image. I love watching as butterflies flutter about. Your thoughts lift my heart. I feel like I am floating. :) Brandy

Suzanne Delaney December 13, 2020 at 3:59 PM Love this ...the subject fits the form perfectly as your words form an amazing cocoon. Well done. SuZ

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 13, 2020 at 3:07 PM Beautiful Nonet! Best wishes -Mala

Eve Roper December 13, 2020 at 3:04 PM Love the imagery for the Nonet, Joesph

Victor Buhagiar December 13, 2020 at 8:21 AM Neatly done and sounds like a song. Beautiful. ~~

Jenna Logan December 13, 2020 at 8:20 AM The release of a butterfly is a wonderful experience. Your second Nonet is my favorite one, Joseph. It's resplendently beautiful.

Vijay Pandit December 13, 2020 at 8:13 AM This is simply beautiful--enjoyed the imagery you created on wings of monarch, scented rose on lilac breeze--awesome.