butterfly

Ah! Pretty butterfly of spring

on a beautiful winter morning

I won’t clasp you! Don’t worry.

I’ll walk alongside you

And on laughter,

Like fluttering,

I’ll bounce about.

Oh pretty creature

Kind sensitive soul

Are you lost and in my garden?

Are you flustered?

I have a serious steady side

A reliable stride

So you can trust in that.

But I have a playful side

And I fly like you

But my wings have bones.

Let me play with you fine creature

Don’t be in fear

Come out into the winter’s sun.

I will respect you

And see you as an equal

But love you as more than myself.

So if I now play a little,

don’t think you will be crushed. 

Little butterfly

Sweet gentle soul

You are welcome in my yard,

You are welcome