What Do You See?

When you look at a butterfly, what do you see?
The brilliant color and intricate design
A soft, gentle creature, serene
That morphs through its lifetime
And debuts in spring
Dressed in the most glorious attire
Even royalty is envious
Fragile but free with no inhibitions
Pleasing the eye of its beholder

When you look at a butterfly, what do you see?
I see a conveyor bearing 
Two hearts attached for its wings
Each independent of the other
Yet they function as one
Exploring enchanted gardens
Tasting an array of choicest delights
Come each spring two hearts reborn
Grown together and morph into one

When you see a butterfly, what do you see?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
February 10, 2010 at 4:00 AM
enjoyed reading
Delacroix Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 11:13 PM
I definitely like the way you see it, Karen! Very colorful and inspirational write. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.
Freeman Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Audrey, When I look at your butterfly I see the awesome love of God's splendor in manifest form. An awesome sight to see the many species. Sincerely Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Beautiful imagery here Audrey.. I wanted to run and catch this butterfly.. such lovely words of description.. after all that snow.. Spring cannot get here fast enough.. luv and thankxxx for your lovely comments on my poetry tonight.. glad u blogged Mac about the contest... if u can.. soup mail him too.. to get a register number.. luv.. Linda-Marie
Mason Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 4:12 PM
You know its kind of scary because I really haven't seen a butterfly in a long, long time. Wonder where they all are? Wonderful write here, Audrey!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 3:03 PM
I see what I've become. Poetry has made me a butterfly! I loved your poem Audrey. "Come each spring two hearts reborn Grown together and morph into one" Brilliant writing. . . absoulutely beautiful! This is going into my favorites. Love, Connie
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