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The Butterfly Flutters By

The butterfly flutters by— It’s the symbol of our Company. That logo’s on my bus so high, Where clients ride so comfortably. That noted fluttering butterfly Is a noble Pacific Monarch; You can sometimes see it cruising by The Monterey Peninsula, light or dark. You’ll see my bus parked by fine hotels, Classy wineries, the Monterey Aquarium, Beneath the Carmel Mission bells, Or in Pebble for the A. T. and T. Pro-Am. The butterfly flutters by— And in case you didn’t know it, The driver that waves as he flies by Also happens to be this poet.* *The driver has been working part time since 2007 for Pacific Monarch Ltd., which is headquartered in Marina, California. The buses are navy blue with a white butterfly logo. The author has written many songs and poems while waiting in his bus between runs.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 5/19/2014 8:20:00 PM
I take it you are the poet you speak of. In this life we play many parts. Driving a bus will provide ample material for poetry.
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 5/19/2014 9:58:00 PM
Well, frankly, as the driver I'm usually ignored unless I only have a passenger or two. I might find inspiration while working jobs, but that is usually when I'm doing something that doesn't mentally engage me very much which allows my mind to freely associate on other things. Thanks for commenting. I like your stuff too.
Date: 5/19/2014 7:48:00 PM
I like it my friend.. Poets come in all varieties in this world. Thank God for them!! Avery nice write!!
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Date: 5/19/2014 2:54:00 PM
The jobs we do to follow our dreams. Luckily you plenty of time to write.
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 5/19/2014 5:52:00 PM
I don't work this job more than a dozen days a year. I work full time as a Supply Tech for the military. I do have down time there, too, so I've comoposed a few pieces there too. Thanks for commenting.

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