Butterflies' Sweet Kiss

Sonnet

'Tis Mother Nature's wondrous gifts bestow ...

exquisitely endowed, quaint butterflies.

Oh, gilded wings, spark meadowlands aglow;

young, carefree spirits dance 'pon crimson skies.

How daydreams welcome Summer's warm embrace,

as rosy cheeks gleam possibilities.

T'ward blissful freedom, young hearts lively chase ...

flop peacefully beneath majestic trees.

Past's yesterdays, true simple joys abound,

whence wee ones' yearnings soared beyond all height.

Now, laugh-some mem'ries; gaieties resound

in gentle waves, insisting ~ reunite!

Perhaps, in hushed, still wand'ring's, reminisce ...

of timeless pleasures ~ butterflies' sweet kiss.

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

This made me reminisce about butterflies. I don't see that many anymore. It's not the butterflies fault it starts as a hungry caterpillar. I like how you use time to make a turn in the Volta. Turn to the past. Then in the couplet our memories get a kiss. Nice!

[Susan 🦋]

Love the English Sonnet. Usually, I write first … but I saw this image and it inspired the poem. 😊 thank you again for another review!

[Ballpark Frank]

This is impressive poetry. You.have genuine poetic skill.my new friend!:

[Susan 🦋]

Aw Thank you Frankie!

[willweb]

Such a beautiful old world feel to this poem about one of nature's most magical creatures. I feel very fortunate to have many butterflies visit where I live throughout the year and your poem today reminds me of those peaceful days when one will flutter by and maybe stop for a few minutes and visit. Wonderfully penned Susan

[Susan 🦋]

Good morning!! What a lovely review to start my day :) I have a very whimsical garden (mostly perennials and fruit tress) I enjoy being creative. My daughter say's it's like Disney scene :) If you sit quietly, just about every little critter will greet you. "Chip" being the most daring little chipmunk. He practically knocks at the back door for his morning walnut. I've given my wild strawberries to the bunny's and it's always a race to pick the sour cherries before the birds do! But, the butterflies are such magical little winged creatures. (As are the hummingbirds) I simply love watching them. Thank you for taking the time to read and review! Very much appreciated.

[willweb]

Your garden sounds enchanting. I also garden quite a bit and have hummingbirds who return every spring to visit and it is magical when they do. I don't have chipmunks or rabbits but I do have a family of racoons who stop by each evening to say hi and armadillos who are very destructive to gardens. Oh and more butterflies than I can couht. : )

[Lisasview]

Oh, how perfect it is to think of butterflies and their sweet kisses... Awhile back I wrote a poem...Butterfly Kisses...
There is something so special about their gilded wings.
Another amazing poem to read of yours!!
Thank you!!
Lisa

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you Lisa! I always a appreciate a review from you! I'll look for yours...

[Lisasview]

I too always appreciate a review from you dear Susan..
Thank you,
Lisa

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Love this the imagery was awesome! I collect butterflies! Beautiful poem.

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you again!!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

You are welcome!

[lessa (kenzie)]

Another beautiful sonnet, You are very talented. Such a most lovely read and brought back memories to my youth. Wonderful write.

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you for this boat-load of lovely reviews!

[K writes]

This is just a most lovely read, I love thinking back to my yesterday's

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you Kayley for reading and for the review! Much appreciated! :-)

[M.E.Lyle]

Reading this I found myself caught up memories past. Were they not the best of times?
I tried kissing a butterfly once. I accidentally inhaled too heavily and swallowed the poor thing whole.
Have a wonderful day...and don't try kissing any butterflies.

[Susan 🦋]

I missed this review!!! I am so sorry! Swallowed whole? YUCK!!!! lol Thanks for reading :-)

[wordman]

beautiful write and graphics,loved it

[Susan 🦋]

Omgoodness! I missed this review!! So sorry! Thank you for reading! :-)

[Richard🖌]

Susan,

You've gifted our hearts and senses such a bountifully beautiful Sonnet to touch and caress our youthfully memorable depths with sweet recall.
Ah, for those innocent days, when a butterfly or lightning bug could hold us mesmerized in joyful play for hours … exquisitely rendered.

Thank you, Fine Poetess! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Susan 🦋]

Sigh, what fun days those were! Thank you for the kind review! As always, very much appreciated :-)