The Beauty of Butterflies

Blooms and butterflies are a poet's delight, 
For his sore eyes so soothing a sight, 
Like mellifluous music melting his restless mind. 

The brilliant blend of yellow and orange, 
Brightens the day and lightens the mood. 
They dance delicate on dainty dandelions, 
Wings with patterns of pink and purple, 
And with colours of crimson and white. 

Those little luminous iridescent blue ones
Found on tree tops and tree stumps -
To a child's eyes they look like
Winged blue blooms of Morning Glory. 
And the ones that flutter their freckled wings, 
Black with tints of gorgeous golden green, 
Are the perfect pictures of a pleasant day. 

They bask in the sun spreading their wings, 
And their radiance kindles grace and peace.


Date: 12/16/2020
Alliteration - Old Or New Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May

A Brian Strand You Choose Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 12:54 PM
Here in Hawaii, I've never seen butterflies bearing lavish distinctive kaleidoscopic radiance that you entranced in your magnificent poem. Further, that it was an alliteration, adds to the hypnotic imagery of an awakened dream. I'm overjoyed with your win in Brian's contest, and a pleasant day Anitha, Aloha!
Jayasankar Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 7:56 AM
Thank you so much William Kekaula for your uplifting comment. Have a blessed day... ~ Ani
Fenn Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 8:20 PM
This is beautiful, Anitha! Great use of imagery and alliteration.
Jayasankar Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 7:53 AM
Thank you so much Jennifer... Hugs... ~ Ani
Kendrick Avatar
December 27, 2020 at 3:38 AM
Enjoyed reading this alliteration. It is very descriptive and a creative use of the form. I had so many butterflies this past summer's end to come to my herb and flower garden. They brightened my day. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara
Jayasankar Avatar
December 27, 2020 at 7:51 AM
Sara thank you so much for your visit, appreciation and your kind words to me. Happy to know about your flower garden.. yes they are always pleasing... Am happy you enjoyed reading my alliteration. Have a blessed day... Hugs :)
Dome Avatar
December 26, 2020 at 12:19 PM
Wonderful visual write. I love the too, enjoyed well done. Pete.
Jayasankar Avatar
December 27, 2020 at 7:52 AM
Thank you so much Peter for the visit and wonderful comment. Have a blessed day. :)
Bangalee Avatar
December 22, 2020 at 1:43 AM
excellent and stupendous the use of Alliteration in this beautiful poem~ many imageries carry this poem~ I enjoyed
Jayasankar Avatar
December 22, 2020 at 9:22 AM
Thank you so much Mahtab. Have a great day :)
Sharma Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 3:12 PM
GREAT ANITHA.... :) SALUTE TO YOUR IMAGINATION..... WONDERFUL POEM....
Jayasankar Avatar
December 22, 2020 at 9:21 AM
Thank you Rohit. Have a great day.. :)
Kannan Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 7:40 AM
Such a beautiful alliteration... Lovely imageries...
Jayasankar Avatar
December 22, 2020 at 9:20 AM
Supraja thank you so much dear. Hugs.. :)
Ashley Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 7:56 AM
Dearest Ani, the beauty of butterflies is matched only by the finesse of your lovely alliteration and the delicate wonder of imagery like; "To a child's eyes they look like/Winged blue blooms of Morning Glory", that allows your poetry to lift off the page in a flutter of color taking my imagination along for the dainty ride. Simply splendid! Warmest wishes and hugs, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan
Jayasankar Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Susan my dear friend, thank you so much for your loving generous comment.. your comment itself is a poetry from your magical pen.. great poets like you are my inspiration.. This is my first alliteration my dear friend. Just trying to write different forms of poetry and I do enjoy it. Much love and hugs and have a beautiful blessed day dear ~ :)
Daniel Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 10:19 PM
Butterflies are always exhilarating, Anitha, lovely poem:)
Jayasankar Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 2:39 AM
Thank you so much Jo Daniel. Have a great day. :)
James Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 3:49 PM
Beautiful and colourful Ani, great imagery, very much enjoyed, Hugs, Emilia : )
Jayasankar Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 2:38 AM
Emilia thank you so much. Have a great blessed day. Hugs to you too dear. :)
Ranaweera  Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 3:10 PM
A beautiful butterfly, Anitha!!
Jayasankar Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 2:37 AM
Thank you so much Newton. Have a great day :)
Ibeh Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 10:35 AM
This is quite fantastic, Anitha:-) I really enjoyed it!
Jayasankar Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 2:36 AM
Thank you so much for the visit and comment Edward. Have a great day :)
Pandit Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 5:29 AM
Colorful and charming--a lovely write, Ani.
Jayasankar Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 2:36 AM
Thank you so much Vijayji. Your visit and comment much appreciated.. Have a great day :)
Buhagiar Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 11:00 PM
This is a beauty and a fave. Perfect alliteration and great imagery. ~~
Jayasankar Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 1:36 AM
Thank you so much Victor for the visit, comment, and the fav. God bless. Have a blessed great day. :)
Wolf Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 7:55 PM
Gosh, this is a gorgeous write!! I just love the way you've captured the fleeting glory of one of Nature's Winged Wonders, Ani! Bullseye! Write on! :) gw
Jayasankar Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 1:34 AM
Gershon thank you so much for the visit and your wonderful comments. Just thought of writing an alliteration. Have a blessed great day. Best regards. :)
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