Miracle Of Spring On Gossamer Wings

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Poem of the week

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 17 May 2023
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26 comments
 

I have no doubt of this

understandable temple

of cocoon cared for in

nature's swaddle, still

clutching the silence

of solitude it's endured,

 

conserve your energy

little one; pay homage

to rebirth, reawakening

returns with spring;

miracle of a butterfly's

transformation from

fortified larvae in state

of unconsciousness,

 

to softly breathing sweet

breezes; an offspring that

once crawled the earth,

now makes haste

with swiftness of wings

fluttering a dance where

sunlight shines on a

dappled carpet of bluebells.

 

She wants to share some

news of swirling mix of

pollen to fertilize wild

grass and flowers,

floating delicately as

fragrant blooms

welcome outpouring.

 

Her wings across my path

flirted and flitted, then as

daylight faded she was with

impatience gone.

 

 

Pixabay free to use image.

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Jenny, I could feel your pleasure in seeing the butterfly's 'wings across my path flirted and flitted'

and I liked an 'offspring that once crawled the earth, now makes haste with swiftness of wings fluttering a dance where sunlight shines on a dappled carpet of bluebells.'

and the miracle of the transformation. I once did something about the amazing changes in the chrysalis. 

https://www.abctales.com/story/rhiannonw/mystery-chrysalis

I did wonder if you meant reared in ' temple of cocoon revered ' but maybe the butterfly is the temple coming from the cocoon, or maybe the whole process causes so much awe?

Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhinnon,

you are so right about the word revered, so I took on board about what you said, and changed it to cared for. Thank you so much for your help.

I will have a look at your story, it sounds interesting.

I'm very happy you enjoyed reading this poem, it was a pleasure to read your thoughts.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

"...fluttering a dance where

sunlight shines on a

dappled carpet of bluebells."

 

A dreamy poem about a miraculous transformation. Enjoyed, of course :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear Paul,

you are so kind taking the time out to read this poem. Knowing that you've been reading is always a joy to me. I always value your thoughts, so many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

It is quite miraculous isn't it? Thank you for this poem Jenny

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Wow! Thank you so much for reading and the cherries insert.

I'm so glad you liked this poem, and yes it really is miraculous, and makes you wonder.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

This gorgeous poem by Jenny is Pick of the Day! Please do share and retweet if you can

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a lovely surprise to get pick of the day. Now I'm over the moon. smiley

Thank you so much Di, and I'm so glad you enjoyed.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by philwhiteland on

Well deserved, Jenny.  Congratulations!

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for the congrats Phil. It was lovely to hear from you.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Congratulations Jenny - very well deserved golden cherries!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks insert, it was a wonderful surprise.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Beautiful and lyrical is your ode to a butterfly and its beautiful dance through life. It is sad to think their life span is so short, but in that short time they do create many smiles. Well deserved POD. smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Penny,

I agree it such a shame that their lives are so short, but like you say, they do create smiles. Isn't nature wonderful? smiley As do your lovely thougths that I do appreciate.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

What a beautiful poem about the beautiful butterflies.  Nature is such a marvel

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

it's always lovely to hear from you. There are so many different species of butterfly, and each one has it's own particular colouring that lets its beauty shine through its wings.

I'm glad I could delight you with this poem, and it was a pleasure to read your thoughts.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

This lovely meditation on the yearly renewal of nature is our Poem of the Week. Congratulations!

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I couldn't believe my eyes when I just tuned in. What an amazing surprise to get poem of the week. I'm so grateful to you airyfairy. Thank you so much. smiley

You've made me very happy.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

You make time fly, Jenny, but also stand still. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks Jack, I can't stop smiling. smileysmiley

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

What lovely images here, Jenny. '. . .  then as daylight faded she was with impatience gone. Congrats on well-deserved honors. x

Rich

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rich, 

it was great to hear your thoughts on this poem, and I'm so glad you enjoyed.

Thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley 

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Such a lovely poem, Jenny - delicate and yet exuding a strength of determination to take its place in 'wildlife'. Very well done.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Richard,

it's very encouraging to be acknowledged, and I'm uplifted by your cheery thoughts

Much gratitude.

Jenny.. smiley

 

Submitted by Kris on

To have a talent like this, nature & garden visions, captured moments in space & time, in poems, that sing & glide... angel

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Kris,

The miracle of nature has been such a fascination for me now I'm older, having the time to notice tiny creatures going about their buisness, and imagining their world is so inspirational.

I'm humbled by your words and very much appreciate you letting me know.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley