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Sunday Service

Many a caterpillar try
Yet few become a butterfly
And those that soar
Feed even more
Who don't know why, but live to die

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Lisa Ricci

February 5, 2022 at 12:39 PM

Hello Rico - For those who never become the butterfly I pray. The thought of that is beyond sad. If we have a breath we must live with the light of the sun and moon. Thank you for sharing your talent. It was a pleasure turning to your page today. Take care.

Valsa George

February 1, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Only few become butterflies and though brief is their life, they delight many hearts. That way their short life gains meaning ! Well thought out Rico

Rico Leffanta

February 2, 2022 at 10:05 AM

Many people live long lives but few die with a smile . . .Aloha!

Lindsay Laurie

February 1, 2022 at 3:33 PM

Hello Rico ... how true. Spend all that time fighting to survive; turn into something beautiful with wings and then bingo, in a few days gone - thank you Rico - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta

February 2, 2022 at 10:14 AM

There is always a rush to get in on the act when one is doing a flit . . . .

Eve Roper

February 1, 2022 at 3:18 PM

pour caterpillars.

Rico Leffanta

February 2, 2022 at 10:15 AM

The can quickly deflower a crown flower in Hawai'i during February! Aloha!

M. L. Kiser

January 30, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Great piece about the caterpillar and butterfly's plight.

Rico Leffanta

January 31, 2022 at 10:11 AM

The cycle of life keeps recycling . . .Aloha!

Terry Flood

January 30, 2022 at 3:59 PM

‘Mother’ nature always struck me as something of a misnomer. It seems we agree. ‘Nice’ one, Rico

Rico Leffanta

January 31, 2022 at 10:10 AM

Thank you for reading, comprehending, and commenting! Sincerely appreciated! Aloha!

Jenna Logan

January 30, 2022 at 7:02 AM

It’s simple to comprehend. Only 5% of butterfly eggs survive to emerge from their chrysalis as a healthy butterfly. Then live a very short life to lay and fertilize eggs before they die. I admire your limerick, telling their story, Rico.

Rico Leffanta

January 31, 2022 at 10:09 AM

In Hawai'i, Bulbuls can't wait for a butterfly's wings to dry before they gobble them up. Bulbuls vie to catch them in the air, so it is common to see butterfiles with bits of their wings missing, proving some birds are not impressed with beauty?