James Fraser Poet Rhyme

To Be Butterflies

The cycle starts
An egg is laid
In the weeks to come
See what nature's made
 
Their larva now
Caterpillars to you and me
See them feast
On bush and tree
 
To Chrysalis stage
Under a leaf they fit
If we sit and watch
Their Pupa split
 
Adult hood finally reached
Imago phase wings breach
Membrane dries ready for flight
Natures beauty, an awesome sight
 
Now Butterflies, they flutter-by 
Flapping through the air
Scanning for a flower to land
For pollen they want to share
 
Winged beauties species all
Peacock, Red Admiral
Grace the air, plant to plant
Colours wow they do enchant
 
" inspired by a poem by Raul Moreno entitled Painted Wings "

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Brandy Megens May 24, 2009 at 11:29 AM GREAT OUTLOOK ON THE CHANGE OR BIRTH OF LIFE I LOVE YOUR POEMS ALL TOO CLEAR AND PROFOUND GREAT WRITE AS USUAL

Jonay Washington May 21, 2009 at 9:18 PM WOW i love butterflies and this poem is very creative and gives get imaginative vibes haha sorry if my wording is weird thats just the way i am =]]TinkBabyy

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen May 17, 2009 at 3:08 PM James, This is a perfect poem. It captures the beauty of a butterflies life cycle. Your poem reminds me of a picture that I took last spring. The butterfly was still drying out after just emerging from the chrysalis. The following link should take you there. http://daneann.freehost10.com/Butterfly%20Gallery/Album1.htm Love, Dane

Carolyn Devonshire May 17, 2009 at 1:51 PM What imazing images you give us, from egg to adulthood! Our winged wonders are quite beautiful in Florida, where "butterfly bushes" are planted just to attract them. In N. Georgia there is a butterfly pavillion where they display the processes you described so beautifully in your poem, James. Ever a fan! Love, Carolyn

Laura Mckenzie May 17, 2009 at 10:47 AM Well done I feel like I got a lesson and a poem all in one. Its almost like watching a movie! I love butterflies! Laura :)

Kristin Reynolds May 17, 2009 at 8:48 AM Beautiful,James. :) you know, I had an old momarch land on my shirt once, it clung to it like glue, and would not let go for anything (I gently tried to shake my shirt to unstick him) but...he died. he landed on me, at the end of his journey, and died. it was very spiritual for me and I'll always remember it. Espeically since butterflies are me spirit creature, being an aquarius. :) love, Kristin

Carrie Richards May 17, 2009 at 8:35 AM What a wonderful poem, and won't Raul be pleased to know it was because of his own !~ Carrie