Dragonfly

 

 

 

 

A dragonfly is quite a fella,

his story I'm about to tell ya!

Once upon a time out there

a dragon flew around somewhere

and chanced to spy a butterfly

a fly so fine, he thought he'd die.

 

He ran and chased that dainty bug

and caught her in a big old jug.

Once at home he unscrewed the lid

and for her love he made a bid

with words so sweet he wooed her long

until at last she heard his song.

 

Incredibly the pair developed

a Platonic love that enveloped

them in a bliss they thought the best

until, alas, came some distress.

They had no children of their own

but dragon seeds could not be sown.

 

The dragon was a real nice guy,

he did not like to hear her sigh.

He said 'Your antennae I'll not bend

and you to heaven I'll never send.

Why not, given our limitation,

artificial insemination?'

 

The butterfly thought, 'What a guy,

we'll certainly give it a try!'

And amazingly their gene pools melded

and heaven above a great bug welded,

a creature blessed right from the start

with strength and beauty and a heart!

Author's Note

Graphic credits: Butterly Dragon by Almie the Dragon on deviantArt

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the story in the poem. The life of insects can lead us to good places and thoughts. The Dragonfly would be a interesting character. I like the description and the conversation with the butterfly. Thank you for sharing the excellent story.
Coyote

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Coyote. I wrote this poem about the mating of an actual dragon and butterfly who together produced a dragonfly. he he I appreciate your reading this poem and leaving your thoughts behind. They mean a lot to me.

[Indie Skreet]

this is sweet but I wouldn't have classed as humourous - fantasy perhaps? The rhyme was good and the rhythm was pretty good throughout. best of luck, Indie

[Joyce S. Greene]

Just subtly humorous I guess. (You've got to admit that a dragon proposing artificial insemination to a butterfly is not an exactly sobering thought.) You're right though - not uproaringly funny. Glad you liked it though. Thanks for the review.

[FlyingBerryFish]

Amazing x you have a true talent

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you for letting me know your thoughts - they mean the world to me!

[NeiL ArandA]

I like the way you ended it too. A ladies man but at the same time a romantic and responsible dragonfly . His offsprings are going to be great oneday . I can tell you that now . Very creatively done Joyce .

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks for your review, Neil. Your encouraging thoughts mean a lot to me.

[NeiL ArandA]

With a strength, beauty and a heart ! . First and last impression. Great poets know how to end their piece brilliantly well . It makes you come back for more .

[Joyce S. Greene]

You certainly know how to make me feel like smiling, Neil. Thanks again for your wonderful comments. You have made my evening very bright.

[NeiL ArandA]

Always my pleasure my fellow and beloved poet .

[Angi]

Awww! I love this little dragonfly, Joyce! What a fantastical, magical love story. The rhyme and flow are so good and this piece has me grinning! Lovely work. Angi~

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Angi. I wrote this one a while ago, but I still smile when I read it, too. I really appreciate your leaving me such a wonderful review. It has made me very happy.

[Eddie Phillips]

You know its not easy to write like this. You have a enormous gift. To tell such a whimsical story in rhyme and rhythm can truly be difficult. I wish I could write like this. Wonderful piece that was a joy to read.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Your words have made the end of this day a whole lot brighter, Eddie! Each poet has has own style (in fact, I mostly write tanka nowadays) and you have your own distinctive and very fine style which many, including myself, enjoy reading very much. I do thank you for your wonderful review. It means the world to me!

[Clara]

What a delightfully playful piece!

Despite the poem's frivolity, I think you touched on quite a serious topic -- the idea of artificial insemination (or in vitro fertilisation, as we call it here in Australia). It can be a long and painful process but as you described, sometimes... 'gene pools melded and heaven above a great bug welded, a creature blessed right from the start with strength and beauty and a heart!'

One of my best friends had been trying for years and now, she has a little bug! Heh.
Thanks for sharing this, I love it. :)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Lola, for your wonderful comment. I'm so happy that your friend was successful in her quest for a little one. I'm so glad you shared this story with me.

[Jeannear]

great poem and I love the picture

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks again, Jeannear. It's wonderful of you to read so many of my poems. I really appreciate it. I'm getting ready for bed but will be back to read more of yours as soon as I can.

[Jeannear]

your welcome and sorry I haven't been posting any more poems I just been so busy lately but I will post some more soon

[Cree Nations]

This is a great read. Well written. I really loved it

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Che. I really appreciate your taking the time to read my poem and leave such an enocuraging review behind. Have a very nice day!

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

This was a fun read, with a great message at its core.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you so much for your very nice review. I really appreciate your taking the time to read my work and leave your thoughts behind.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It was a pleasure.