A monarch butterfly came fluttering by,
Upon a warm evening breeze
It soared above the summer flowers,
And up past the lofty trees
It glides above the arbor high,
All void of clematis red
Over my little flower garden
Where flowers nod their sleepy heads~
I looked in awe,
At the butterfly wings
Of this monarch butterfly,
How does it know it's course
And where does it know to glide?
Questions like these,
I do not understand
I don't know the how's or why's,
But these precious moments
Are not here to stay,
When evening shadows draw to a close
I can recall the magic of this day~
Author notes
What is the air speed of an African Swallow?
Written September 1st, 2003
In a list
A contest entry
- †~*`ßùttërfly´*~† by MissingBatteries.
300 points, ended February 7, 2004, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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well done
ah butterflies are beautiful the artwork you have here perfectly supports the words you have penned. Like the fragile delicate wings this poems just flows along in a gentle loving mode a bit like the butterflies which you write.
keep the ink flowing. a pleasure to read.
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I found it!!!!
butterfglies are such fragil and yet one of the most exquisite creatures. They are at first so ugly, become a cocoon and then open their colored wings to fill our lives with beauty!
Your poem has the beauty we can find on the butterfly!
Very well done Susan!
Good luck in the contest!
Lots of
Mari
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Beautiful poem about one of my favorite things.. The butterfly is one of natures most beautiful creations. Every time I see one I'm reminded of the Native American stories of how if you whisper your desires, the butterfly will take them directly to the Great Spirit where they are heard and answered.
Thank you for sharing
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beautiful.
This is so beautiful I dont see how you could not be sure of it. Monarch butterflies are very important to my son and I. Last year we had THOUSANDS of caterpillars they all grew into wonderful creatures. Now in my sons kindergarten class they are studing them and they are watching the process. Why am I telling you this? LOL Im not sure, I guess I just wanted to say thank you for writing a poem that made me smile. It brought back wonderful memories. {except when they were everywhere and we stepped on them~eww} Any way very beautiful. Great write.
~*Flawed Destiny*~
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Yes, butterflies are awesome creatures, and so beautiful. You've captured their beauty and gracefulness in this poem, Susan. It's kinda sad that they have such short lives, though.
I wrote a haiku about butterflies... maybe you've read it.
Yours is just lovely.
Dee -
beautiful poem!!! i just saw several monarchs in my yard yesterday, my boyfriend didn't seem too impressed, and my dog sure wasn't (she'd just try to eat them) but I was in awe. nature is filled with many magical moments, if only we'd open up our eyes and look. blessed be.
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You so beautifully capture that magic moment when a butterfly hovers into sight. There is just something very enchanting about watching a butterfly hover over the flowers and flutter through the air. Very nicely written. I enjoyed this one a lot.
~ Lee -
I love this piece. You've taken a moment in time and captured it for everyone to enjoy.
It's nice just to sit back sometimes, and observe the simple beauty of life. Wonderful write! Thanks for sharing. -
Hey, you asked me to come by and check out some of your stuff...and I really liked this one! One of the best things to do is just to sit back and observe...and you've described the art of observing beautifuly in this poem!
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You have such a wonderful spirit my friend. I belong to several other sites and my aviator is a monarch butterfly. My husband calls me butterfly. I absolutely love this poem. You struggle so much my sweet friend, yet there is so much peace in your words. You amaze me.
Red -
flawless
exquistly beautifully written hun, i adore this poem, i wish that i could write something as beautiful as this, but my talent isnt as grand as yours. i love the entire poe, but this stanza i think will always be in my mind. :
I looked in awe,
At the butterfly wings
Of this monarch butterfly,
How does it know it's course
And where does it know to glide?
Questions like these,
I do not understand
I don't know the how's or why's,
But these precious moments
Are not here to stay,
When evening shadows draw to a close
I can recall the magic of this day~
ahhh the presious moments, the little things to adore. t/y for writing and posting this poem, i enjoyed reading it.
i am sorry and my sympathies go to you hun, for having to be in the hospital, your in my thoughts, and i hope that you will be much better soon. in my heart. ~Julzzz~ -
You have an amazing way of describing nature in all of it's glory. I can't wait to read more.
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A beautiful day and a beautiful butterfly - what could be nicer, except maybe this lovely nature write. This was great! Thanks for sharing. Irene
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You did it again I only saw one monarch this entire season , and then recently I read an article at how they are becoming rarer . This made me remember a schoolproject i had to do with my daughter when she was in elemantary school { about the Blue MOnarch } As you wrote " these precious moments are not here to stay " <-----------and my memories of that little girl who is so big now , hmmmmmm........you made Reenie have a gushy reflective moment here
Thx for all your beautiful words Susan , the ones in your writes and your personal ones
Much love and many
Reenie
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Oh my i love this one! just the simple everyday beauty
that we never take time out to pause..and enjoy
Questions like these,
I do not understand
I don't know the how's or why's, just love that line..
There is so much we dont understand here on earth.. isn't there?
So true" ..but I am sure glad ..God made these things for Our eyes to view...So glad You took the time to notice Susan and shared this beautiful poem with Us here at Allpoetry!
I always love to look at the world through your eyes *Missy Moon*
It's always so elegant...another wonderful piece hon*
Love You girl~ ..talking on MSN...I was a little slow commenting
but both poems were so Very' Very' pretty.. Great job as Always!
Mina xOx ~ ~ ~ 
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butterflies fascinate me. I go to a place in pine mountain, ga.
that has a butterfly house containing thousands of them flying around.
it's great.
in brazil, they're called borboletas. in mexico, mariposas.
but I'm rambling. LOL
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I enjoyed this poem so much Susan. The picture enhances your words.I don't know why exactly but have you noticed how the world stops as a butterfly enters our field of vision, as if the merest sigh will frighten it away.
Beautiful as always Susan - your talent never falters.
~Von~ -
I used to collect butterflies (not real ones)...they are beautiful, and your poems about nature are exceptionally beautiful! Very nice, Sis!
Hope you're feeling better!
(((Hugs)))
< 3 Maureen
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You are so silly Susan?? You don't know?? This is beautiful. It was almost like seing a butterfly through a child's eyes~~ beautiful
~~Dawn
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Well I know! Its lovely Blushful... and your phrasing of where the flowers nod their sleepy head....what a great phrase one of those ones you wish you wrote yourself....dang!
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There is nothing as magical as nature on display....or your poetry.
Beautiful, Susan..... -
beautiful
Butterflies are so beautiful after emerging from their cucoons! This is a lovely piece that brought hope to my heart. Thanks for making me smile. The flow on this is almost flawless...nothing needs to be changed.
~Angela -
Absolutely beautiful write....almost as lovely as the poet! You created such a delicate and peaceful image with your words....just made me want to let out a little sigh! Can certainly picture that butterfly flittering among the flowers, floating along on the summer breeze....ahhhhhh! Perfect photo at the top, made it all the more vivid! You take care, sweetie....I am keeping you in my prayers. Love and hugs to you, my friend! ~Janet~
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Such a lovely poem, I enjoyed it tons. I could see the butterly fluttering along over the flowers so happily. ~izeofpain
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Susan, this is really wonderful. The imagery is so graceful and serene. It makes you stop and breathe deeply as you let it reign your senses as you read it. Lovely piece hun.
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Nope, no from you on this, tis lovely. Butterflies are mysteries,
and fairies too. Graceful flutters the words.
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Susan
This is truly beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this one is amazing , I simply love your nature's writes, they are soooooooooo relaxing, and the images are gorgeous
I do hope your doing better
Love you,
Karen
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Monarchs are very beautiful butterflies. This poem created beautiful imagery in my mind's eye. Thanks for sharing! You have wonderful talent!
TheROSE
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Me thinks you've been watching Alan Titchmarsh on BBC AMERICA???!!!! lololololol the one who does GROUNDFORCE.. all pretty gardens and succulent flowers and lovely day dreams... ahhhh NICE
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i think it's beautiful susan. there may be a little bit of a problem with the flow of some things in the second half, but the first half flowed beautifully and the rhyme seemed so natural that it almost went unnoticed
the background and picture are beautiful i love it
kayla*
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