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Poetic Form: Crown of Sonnets: Couplet
Inspired: 2024 January 09
Image: Peacock Butterfly by UK Butterflies

Song of The Peacock Butterfly No 6: AABB

Assures their breed a place among unknowns,
lest Europe and Asia part of their realms.
Peacock Butterfly, hues-full Inachis,
their uppermost topsides reveal truth bids,
yet undersides are black-like camouflage,
predators amiss, perplexed by mirage,
afears further by fake four eyes on wings,
and hissing sounds. The flower's nectar brings
life spans. They're killed whilst hibernating by
wood mice, and birds like Tit birds when they fly.
Folklore's namesake, Hera's Priestess Io,
eyed by Zeus, held by Hera as a cow.
A year's crawl and sleep, another takes flight,
climbing ivy draws and flowers, delight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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January 11, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Oh my, an enchanting poem this is, dear William, I need to FAVE it first! Your admiration for nature is so evident in your series of poems.. 'Songs of Fauna/Flora/Minor" I enjoy reading them all, especially those about butterflies.. These give me abundant knowledge and honestly, I had never heard of this Peacock butterfly before.. How beautiful it is! Absolutely serene and your words, once more, are mesmerizing.. Truly loved reading this, a creative write.. :) sending best wishes! Aloha ~
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January 11, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Ah, yes, these rare beauties does have such an effect, Hiya, and I am truly grateful with your fave of this butterfly sonnet, most good of you my friend. Aloha, William
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