THE BUTTERFLYA Poem by Betty Hermeleeouch!I walk in the park with a yellow orange sky white
clouds sprinkled here and there
buds are blinking on trees shouting out that spring is about to explode in red, pink, yellow, white blossoms and come summer the leaves will shroud us from the sun on fire
My little one is cheery this afternoon she hops and skips to catch my long stride at once I hear a shriek, a squeal look around and a stunning yellow and black butterfly touches down upon my daughter’s small arm
Her hand quivers with laughter and fright I enlighten her with little hints of the game plans hold your hand open and steady the butterfly will be you friend if you stroke him, he may fly to befriend another little girl
She affirms my words and walks step by step gingerly she moves like a sluggish snail guarding every footprint on the path considerate of the tiny butterfly
I eyeball her to be certain that we are in sync near the finish of the walk, I caution her that we must be getting home she raises her head with persistent eyes I discern that evidence my voice amplifies she turns with her back to me I repeat my words to see her stormy face outstretched arm a crushed butterfly stains her yellow hands
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17 Reviews Added on February 4, 2024 Last Updated on February 4, 2024 AuthorBetty HermeleeBlack Mountain, NCAboutMy love of poetry results from my love of art. As a painter I am able to express myself on a canvas. As a poet my words come from my heart, my moods, sometimes sad, mostly upbeat. I like to use vivid .. more..Writing
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