The Butterfly Dance

The Butterfly Dance

 

Imagine for a moment

Maybe two

Being one half of that pair of

Swallow tailed butterflies over there

 

Perpetually engaged

In their own aerial ballet

Maintaining between them

A perfectly formed inverted double helix

 

Lifted by warm thermals

Hovering motionless in the air

Carried off by the breeze to who knows where

Now how cool is that

?

 

 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

How did I miss this gem? I had to look up inverted double helix and then I was able to fully understand this beautiful dance by the butterflies. I paused to reflect the sheer beauty and perfect harmony. There is much that nature can teach us. I wanna be one of those butterflies for a day. Lovely work Neville. Fabulous imagery in your final stanza, such fragile perfection.

Chris

[Neville]

Thanks Chris... I've seen them do it.. not here in the UK but several times elsewhere, tis a boootiful sight to behold..... N

[Chris Shaw]

If you have seen them do it, then you are a lucky fella Neville. Good afternoon me old fruit:)

[Neville]

Good afternoon our Chris... I bet there is a video or summat where you can get a glimpse of their dance... I will have a look later.:)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you :))

[Neville]

no prob.....

[Lorry]

Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said about this Neville? What, I'm serious, tell me? :)
The image this conjures in the mind is exactly as described, an aerial ballet, with some wonderfully lilting music playing and colours flitting into patterns that we still see when we look away. Excellent, awesome and brilliant.

[Neville]

you are too bloomin kind, so you are sir.. how I would love everyone to see the display in other than just words.. tis a sight to behold... I promised Chris that I would check to see if there is anything on the web, but until now.. I kinda forgot.. oops ... N

[Patricia Wedel]

The Dance of the Double-helix... “There would be no living cells, let alone humans, if the two DNA strands making up double-helix molecules of DNA remained forever entwined. Butterflies 🦋 dance to our being who we are. Your poetry lives in their movements of separation.
truly, Pat

[Neville]

a spectacle to behold and true Pat.. as are your words, that warm the cockles of me heart.... N x

[Coyote Poetry]

It would be very cool. A butterfly dance. A blessing. Thank you Neville for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

Cheers Coyote.. a much appreciated visit.. stay well my brother..

[Coyote Poetry]

Have fun and be safe my friend.

[Neville]

sure will.. I know you got my back brother.. I got yours too..

[Eva Bielby]

I like this poem very much Neville. I love butterflies, pictures, poems and during the summer...when they flutter freely. Excellent words

[Neville]

that is certainly something else we have in common beside words Eva... many thank you's for visiting these... N

[Eva Bielby]

My pleasure Neville

[Neville]

.................. :)

[Sneh]

Such a beautiful scenario it would be, now am eager to witness! Very nice imagery you have created dear Neville...
Thanks for sharing! :))

[Neville]

thank you for checking in and considering these words.. your visit and kindness are very much appreciated... All Good Things to you Sneh.... Neville

[Sneh]

All pleasure is mine. Best wishes to you!! 🌸

[Neville]

cheers me dear..

[Einstein Noodle]

straight forward, simple language but ohhhhhhhhhhhh ................... such a story told ... and i love the infinite ending .....how cool? you ask! ........ so cool!!!!!!!!! really glad i did not miss this one Neville .. top of your game you are!
E.

[Neville]

Dunno what to say mate, you bloomin spoil me ya do and if me noodle gets any bigger, I'm not gonna be able to get back in for me tea... I'm glad you found this one Gene... thanks again for a smashing visit and those far too generous comments.. cheques in the post.. N x

[Einstein Noodle]

disambiguation please .... somewhere over the rainbow ... :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Neville]

I love ya brother:))))))))) N

[Neville]

can I be any more disambiguous :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:)..........................

[Neville]

............................:)

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahahahahahaha oh you have given me laughter ... and its not even 6 AM yet ... you inverter you!

[Neville]

Good morning to ya Gene.. have a swell day and then some...

[Papaya]

that would be very cool, as is your poem.
this is so lovely Neville, a nice display of your softer side

[Neville]

Now the, that's enough of that.. I got a hard man reputation to keep up.... but am gonna thank you anyway, see.. thank you..

[Papaya]

i'll do my best not to blow your cover!

[Neville]

that would be great, if you wouldn't mind x

[wordman]

almost as impressive as a humming bird

[Neville]

Thank you wordman.... Neville

[wordman]

you`re welcome

[Lyn Anderson]

I think we all have those moments, wondering what it's like to be something other than who we are.

[Neville]

I am inclined to agree.. I often think I am a mug, or a piece of string, or summat...... N x