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The Monarch Butterfly

Dedicated To: Joe DiMino 

An ultimatum flight giving fancy, to monarch wings 
of beauty and grace. 
Towards the blazing sun she travels deep 
into the bowls of heaven, a fearless painted lady  
etched *gold *orange* red*, with a touch of black
She becomes a chiaroscuro angel, a Monarch of lace. 
Such utter perfection that even Picasso cannot duplicate 
Ignorant of endemics of earth her soul is a warrior 
through and through, she flies on and on ... 
like a Monarch of old to the moon and back she goes,    
espying every private room of angels and demons alike. 
When God gives you your final ultimatum dear friend, 
I pray that you choose well and like the Monarch,  
you will choose to go where He leads you, 
without ever asking, why ?  

Written by: Mystic Rose

Copyright © Mystic Rose Rose | Year Posted 2023

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Susan Ashley Date: 7/27/2023 9:04:00 AM Dear Rose, your poetic expression floats beautifully across the page, heart and mind like the "Monarch of lace" floats across days and nights to "the moon and back". Such a beautiful and inspiring tribute to your poet friend, Joe. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/27/2023 9:59:00 AM Dear Susan, how lovely it is to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed the poem, must drop in and read a few of yours, now, Love,Vie

Joe Dimino Date: 7/27/2023 7:53:00 AM WOW! True to your word. Splendiferous!! To think that my pithy little playful work could inspire such overwhelming greatness...I am in awe. No monarch before has ever flown so far and wide into the heart of its universe. "Towards the blazing sun she travels deep into the bowls of heaven, a fearless painted lady etched *gold *orange* red*, with a touch of black She becomes a chiaroscuro angel, a Monarch of lace." Such beauty and perfection leaves one breathless, speechless. Brava! A FAV! Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/27/2023 9:58:00 AM So glad you enjoyed the poem Joe, I woke up this morning and your poem was the very first I read and it intrigued me. You own a vibrant vocab, thanks for inspiring, keep well my friend :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/27/2023 6:48:00 AM I am sure Joe will love this dedication you wrote, Vienna. An ultimatum flight giving fancy, to monarch wings of beauty and grace--splendid opening my friend. You are a wonderful friend to Joe. Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/27/2023 9:57:00 AM Thank you Vijay, he inspired me with his poem this morning, isn't it amazing how we can inspire one another, thank you for your visit dear poet friend