Regal Beauty

A creamy white egg clings to a milkweed plant As a gentle spring breeze blows Within a time not too distant A caterpillar will emerge and grow A short time later it will transform once more As it turns into a cocoon Something beautiful is in store Which we'll see quite soon And then from its cocoon it disembarks As it feels the warmth of the sun This is the birth of the Monarch A creature from which poems are spun It waits awhile for its wings to dry Before it makes its maiden flight And then, when the time is right It takes to the air with royal delight And I watch in awe as the butterfly flutters by A regal beauty soaring through the sky
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Deschler Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 5:22 PM
The butterfly has always been a source of inspiration for anyone who wants to make a change.... I really enjoyed your description of this monarch's transformation. A beautiful poem, Joseph! Congratulations on your win!
Smith Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 6:34 AM
Congrats on a fine win, Joseph.. Such a beautiful piece.. Hugs.. Arlene
Devonshire Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 4:54 PM
Dear Joseph, A remarkable description on the birth of a Monarch! Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Gibson Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Beautiful, Joseph. Congratulations.
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June 17, 2014 at 2:34 AM
Wonderful win...SKAT
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June 17, 2014 at 2:02 AM
Hi Joseph.... Congratulations:) Thank you for supporting one of my latest contest... Stop by and enjoy my newest poem "Mr President" OR my fresh blog "NOT ENOUGH" if you want or have time. :):):) Hugs & Love ~~ LINDA ~~
A   Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Joseph, Stunning words and imagination.... love this...Linda
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May 21, 2014 at 10:47 AM
good luck in the contest
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