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The Red Admiral

Ignoring the distance prohibition I was visited today by an audacious caller Defiantly coming within an inch of me And waving three times before Taking flight as swiftly as he had appeared; No doubt believing that his status outranked Transient man-made stipulations! 25.03.20

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John Watt

Date: 5/5/2020 12:55:00 AM

Ha, working for the Navy, I've known some Admirals who fell "above the rules", then I googled Red Admiral and realized your visitor was an audacious butterfly who hadn't been briefed on the laws of the land! Oh, I love it! "His status outranked man-made stipulations" So witty! ~ John

Wendy Watson
Date: 5/8/2020 5:40:00 AM

Ah! That explains the comment below. It is a species very common to the British Isles, John and thankfully Brian Strand was the judge!!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/29/2020 5:30:00 PM

Yes, everyone likes to think they're the exception to the rule - hope he didn't cough on you!

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/26/2020 4:00:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment,Michelle. I do hope that readers will link it to the butterfly!