I saw a shimmering butterfly
fluttering in the sunlight
her wings a sight of beauty
filling me with such delight
Fragile wings of golden silk
kiss my face and flutter by
delicate grace and beauty
a poise no one would dare deny
Mesmorised I watch her dance
waltzing high up in the sky
flitting playfully petal to petal
a majestic sight to the human eye
I lose sight of her for one moment
and wonder where she chose to land
sighing I get a feeling of sad loss
until I see her sitting on my hand
She seems to sit there watching me
wondering what I am about to do
I raise my hand up to the skies
and let her soar to pastures new
Teresa Reck
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/shimmering-butterfly/
