Francine Roberts Poet Dodoitsu

The White Butterflies

a dozen white butterflies
   flit through green leaves on the trees
      the contrast of their colours
           draws your eyes to them


the ballet of butterflies
   floating on the summer breeze
         holding my rapt attention
             as I watch in awe


bright sun on green summer leaves
    by turns, in shadow and light
       the stark white of butterflies
                enhances the scene

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Harry Horsman August 18, 2012 at 9:04 AM so idyllic this poem is, just love this.

Michelle Mac Donald August 17, 2012 at 9:02 PM This is a lovely scene, Francine! They are small and so delicate looking..."the ballet of butterflies". Enjoying this write! Best wishes, Mikki Michelle Mac Donald August 17, 2012 at 9:05 PM what kind of animal is your avatar? I thought a calf, but it's eyes are so big!

Robert Pettit August 16, 2012 at 7:11 PM Colors of green and white together remind me of my high school's colors. Good trio of dodoitsu entries.

Joann Grisetti August 16, 2012 at 7:01 AM Beuatiful little butterflies, such a serene picture.

Poet Destroyer A August 15, 2012 at 10:54 PM Francine,,, amazing...xox~pd

Andrea Dietrich August 15, 2012 at 9:13 PM wow, I really could picture these wonderful creatures, Francine. So pretty they must have been.

Sherese Gooden August 15, 2012 at 8:20 PM Charmed by this scene. I love to watch butterflies.

Jack Horne August 15, 2012 at 3:18 PM yes, I agree with David - a truly beautiful vision, Francine

David Williams August 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM Francine just a beautiful vision...David