Elaine George Poet Prose

The Butterfly Flutters By

As I stand on the shore of lake Huron in Ontario, Canada 
Marveling at all the beauty with autumn at her peek
I see what I assume a flying leaf  upon a cool breeze
Until it lands upon my hand and folds its wings
Velvet orange, striped with black, edged with dots of white
I watch in awe as that Monarch butterfly once again takes flight

Four times it had to  shed its skin to pick itself up off the ground
A caterpillar that stole away in a  chrysalis until its truth was found
Four generations would come and go before its final stage
A journey over land and sea, two thousand miles of flight
To a mountain range in Mexico ... its final destiny where it would
Join …millions and millions of other monarch butterflies 
that somehow against all odds survived…

A miracle is what I see each time a Monarch butterfly, flutters  by.  


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Kristie Raburn April 15, 2019 at 5:37 PM beautiful imagery in this poem. I once saw the Monarchs at Pebble Beach, Ca on their way up from Mexico...it was an amazing sight.

Vassilis Comporozos August 23, 2014 at 2:56 PM A caterpillar that stole away in a chrysalis until its truth was found Four generations would come and go before its final stage Lyrical though in prose form, truly poetic handling of a poetic theme. Bravo!

James Fraser June 10, 2014 at 4:04 PM Totally adorable poem Elaine, in dedication to the wonderful Butterfly. They and Roses are so awesome to write about. Love it, love it <*> James :) Elaine George August 23, 2014 at 7:48 PM thank you James, for stopping by and reading my porse on the Butterfly. Elaine

Poet Destroyer A June 9, 2014 at 3:56 PM Thanks for the reply Elaine,,, linda

Poet Destroyer A June 8, 2014 at 8:33 PM Eliane, Congratulations, in Kelly's Butterfly Fluttering By.. Sweet move... LINDA Elaine George June 9, 2014 at 10:48 AM Thank you Linda. How something so small and fragile can do what it does is truly a miracle. bfn Elaine

Joseph May June 4, 2014 at 6:01 PM It's amazing that they can fly that far...truly a mircle...Congrats on a fine win Elaine.. Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 6:45 PM Thank you Joseph, for your comments today. bfn lainie

Faye Gibson June 4, 2014 at 2:47 PM Congratulations, Elaine. Love this write. I had the pleasure of raising Monarch butterflies form teeny tiny caterpillars to butterflies. It was fascinating. Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 6:45 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Faye. Lainie

Robert Lindley June 4, 2014 at 7:03 AM Amazing write my friend, congrats on the win!!! Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 7:26 AM Thank you, Pandita bfn Lainie Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 7:23 AM Thank you , Pandita. Lainie

Pandita Sietesantos June 4, 2014 at 7:03 AM A beautiful win, Lainie! Congratulations to you, my friend! Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 7:25 AM ooops, I meant to thank you Robert. bfn Lainie

Dr. Upma A. Sharma June 4, 2014 at 4:52 AM Wonderful write Elaine my friend ! congrats on great win ! Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 5:54 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Dr. Upma Lianie

Mel Merrill June 4, 2014 at 2:48 AM Well, Elaine was my mother's name, so I'm glad you won. It's also my daughter's middle name. Congrats, my friend :) Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 5:54 AM Thank you Mel. Lianie

Dr.Ram Mehta June 4, 2014 at 1:12 AM Congrats on a fine win, Elaine Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 5:52 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Dr. Ram Elaine

Kelly Deschler June 3, 2014 at 8:52 PM I loved your perfect description of the monarch, Lainie. And, the thought that something so small can survive such a long journey, was inspiring! Congratulations on your win! Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 5:55 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Kelly. bfn Lianie

Connie Marcum Wong May 31, 2014 at 8:47 PM Dear Lainie, Nature can teach us so much. Creatures like the beautiful butterfly lift our spirits and help us understand that change can be wonderful as we endure. I loved that message in your lovely poem! Elaine George May 31, 2014 at 8:50 PM Thank you, Connie. bfn Lainie

Carolyn Devonshire May 31, 2014 at 1:16 PM Dear Lainie, Wow, I had no idea they flew so far! There is a state park in North Florida that is known for its "Monarch Season." So many gather there that scientists are awed by the phenomenon. Absolutely love you poem! It goes to my faves. And thanks for your comment, even though I'm not "Connie." LOL Love you and your work, Carolyn Elaine George May 31, 2014 at 8:19 PM Hi Carolyn, Thank you so much, There is a wonderful video on utube you might be interested in. journey of the Monarch Butterfly in your search engine and you will find it. Also....lol....it was very early in the morning when I posted my comment on your poem 'Distant Thoughts....and I guess my mind was off in Distant thoughts. That's my story and I'm stickin to it. I too, love you and your work. bfn Lainie

Dr.Ram Mehta May 31, 2014 at 5:52 AM Yes, I often visit the lake Huron, as my son lives in Detroit. You have brought my memories back, Elaine

Andrea Dietrich May 30, 2014 at 11:39 PM this is amazing how you tell it, Elaine. I once read of this butterfly and did a haiku series telling this same story. somehow I like much better how you have told it!! Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 5:56 AM Thank you, Andrea. bfn Lainie

Justin Bordner May 30, 2014 at 8:33 PM To fly towards happiness, requires a courage of faith Elaine. Your poem of natural beauty reminds me of this lesson. Thank you. J.A.B. Elaine George June 4, 2014 at 5:57 AM Thank you taking the time to read my writing and thank you for your kind comments, Justin bfn Lainie