On the Wings of a Butterfly

A lagoon on the wings of a butterfly
  Jasmine, myrrh and frankincense flutter by
Shadows bury secrets of forests deep
  Pond's ripples extend beyond water's sleep

Ere the season dons new make-up reluctantly
  Embrace its effervescence ineluctably
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Leiser Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 11:33 PM
Love the creative flow of this poem with lovely lines! Enjoyed :)
Wolf Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, Laura. Your comment is music to my ears! :) gw
Faulkner Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 1:19 PM
Beautiful line 'pond's ripples extend beyond water's sleep' - so captivating!
Wolf Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 3:43 PM
Thank you so much for appreciating this one, Michelle. Best wishes always, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 11:03 PM
Whimsical and delightful, Gershon. Lovely.
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