Bringing a flash of colour
from the movement of its wings
the sight of them landing on the greens
oh what joy it brings
like windows of brightness
they appear on the green
having grown from caterpillars
mostly unseen
with wings translucent it passes by
it brings to the watcher a smile
who watches as in the air it flies
and stays in the garden a while
rainbows flutter as it moves round the green
stopping on a leaf where it can be seen
enjoying the sunshine whilst out in flight
and resting on plants at the dark of night
And while you see them flying about
their eggs have landed on plants – don’t shout
for caterpillars from eggs will grow
and soon new butterflies will be on show
Colourful insects that fly through the air
bringing a smile to those who are aware
keeping the flowers in garden a go
as they flutter round colours, to and fro
