For The Butterflies

For the Butterflies

I planted the Buddleia

for the butterflies.

They gorge on its feast

of full bosomed buds;

Flood to my garden

to enjoy this meal.

But it grew too free,

wanted to have its way

absorb all the spaces,

between.

It sprouted up towards

the sun

and out in every direction,

spreading its dominance

like a conquering army.

So as protector of this land

I rose up

and cut it down to size.

Scythed at its branches

hacked at its thick

four years of trunk.

So this year it sulked,

refusing to show itself,

withdrawn, depressed

and beaten.

But as I sit today,

chasing September sun,

perhaps the last of the year,

I observe the dormant

giant

now sprouting shoots

that promise

to display a new dawn,

in a new year

and I welcome it’s return.

 

22/09/12

Reviews

[Pratik]

Nice metaphorical write! How some things we enjoy or rather things that we breed for our happiness ( like this garden plant ) often get out of our hands and then we have to cut them down, only to watch them grow back again. It's a circle of one step forward and two steps back!! I loved the metaphors and the lines are rhythmic even though there is no apparent rhyme. Well done John :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Aaran, I rarely rhyme as I am not a poet. You are a classic poet whereas I am a sijmple pros writer.

[Pratik]

I didn't start a long way back you know. But I am flattered anyway :) This was really nice.. Looking forward to more of your writing :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Your writing is classic and I too will enjoy its majesty.

[emmajoy]

I should think so too! Of course your writing is great, of course you format each phrase with precision and more.. but as a buttefly lover and professional gardener, fifteen minutes a day watching those delicate and beautiful creatures on those magnificent blossoms would relax you feet up and replenish the spirit. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I should pick your brains. Would love to do more with my garden. Oh what a risk I took bringing up a gardening subject and admitting attacking a defensless plant! Thank you dear Emma!

[emmajoy]

Brief consultation on specifics granted gratis .. anything longer than an agreed time will cost you dearly!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Tell me lovely Emma why I knew you not to be cheep? lol! But for your services.....they are worth it.