Song of The Agapema Moth No 7: ABAB

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Poetic Form: Crown of Sonnets: Italian or Petrachan

Inspired: 2024 January 14

Image: Agapema anon a Saturn moth Saturniidae by Arizona BicBugs

Agapema anona saturn moth saturniidae Arizona image 1

Climbing ivy draws and flowers, delight, Agapema anon a Saturn moth. Saturniidae family has spanned life short, longer if bigger, three weeks--like Hoth, blind god tricked by Loki to kill Baldr-- a mistletoe; wisdom and courage die, so must the Agapema, its drawer, messengers of the Afterlife, deny us the key; wisdom and courage, again, their family is large if e'er the chance, a flier o'er plateaus, desert, and plain. The landscape, south of that border; expanse. Butterflies and life, moths and, afterlife, naught lowlife, but pro-life; pin-up; wildlife.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/15/2024 3:31:00 PM

a fascinating read about the Saturn moth. The rhyme scheme was effective and each line was full of wonderful detail. I've read many Native American stories about butterflies and their connection to the afterlife. We released monarch butterflies at my dad's funeral, symbolic of his own migration beyond this earthy plane. It was a magnificent and breathtaking moment in time. Have a great evening, Sar

Hilo Poet
Date: 1/15/2024 4:07:00 PM

Animals have a greater value to humankind than a source of energy as food or work tasks, and the medical field is looking at animals' vital organs and seers of the 3rd eye philosophies of Ancient Egypt's fascination with cats. Thanks, Sara, aloha, William

Silent One

Date: 1/15/2024 11:56:00 AM

Superb arrangement of words in this one.. so may exquisite lines in this one and the rhymes and flow are interesting.. also very educational..

Hilo Poet
Date: 1/15/2024 12:09:00 PM

As I mentioned with Ink Empress below, give it a look-see if interested about this moth, Thanks much, Silent One, Aloha, William

Ink Empress

Date: 1/15/2024 3:22:00 AM

Your wordplay is so exquisite and intriguing left me in awe of the lyrical cadence of this very creative write. I always find butterflies interesting and i love capturing them and reading more about them. This is a very deep poem that has a pinch of philosophy woven throughout! Pleasure reading your work always.

Hilo Poet
Date: 1/15/2024 7:23:00 AM

The superstitious believes that this moth is the bearer of the afterlife, but most believe that humanity is cursed because of its short lifespan and therefore are doomed of never possessing its secret--wisdom & courage, are Baldr's gifts as a god in Norse Mythology, he was the beloved brother of Thor. Your astute words carry a wonderful impact, Ink Empress, thank you. Aloha, William