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Winged Charmers
Lepidoptera, in the night
Drawing closer, closer to light
Dainty, silvery, dusty wings;
Nature makes such beautiful things!
Lepidoptera, sun so bright
What a vibrant and winsome sight
Striking, vivid, colourful wings
Nature makes such wonderful things!
Lepidoptera, in the dark
Resting on the bumpy tree bark
Quiet dancing under the moon
Calmer movement, morning is soon.
Lepidoptera, in the day
Feed on nectar, off on their way
Flower to flower, flying far
See how charming these creatures are!
Drawing closer, closer to light
Dainty, silvery, dusty wings;
Nature makes such beautiful things!
Lepidoptera, sun so bright
What a vibrant and winsome sight
Striking, vivid, colourful wings
Nature makes such wonderful things!
Lepidoptera, in the dark
Resting on the bumpy tree bark
Quiet dancing under the moon
Calmer movement, morning is soon.
Lepidoptera, in the day
Feed on nectar, off on their way
Flower to flower, flying far
See how charming these creatures are!
Published 13th Mar 2018
| Edited 28th Mar 2018
Author's Note
Lepidoptera - The order (in scientific classification) of butterflies, moths and skippers.
This is my first attempt at traditional poetry. A couplet following trochaic tetrameter. Honest critique is welcomed.
This is my first attempt at traditional poetry. A couplet following trochaic tetrameter. Honest critique is welcomed.
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13th Mar 2018 3:37pm
The flow is wonderful, it fluttered along like the butterfly. I enjoyed your alliteration as well. Beautiful poem dear🙂
13th Mar 2018 5:08pm
13th Mar 2018 5:01pm
13th Mar 2018 5:16pm
13th Mar 2018 5:06pm
It is lovely and lilting. I tend to shy away from established meter, but enjoyed this.
I am reminded of, "Tyger Tyger, burning bright,. In the forests of the night;. What immortal hand or eye,. Could frame thy fearful symmetry? In what distant deeps or skies. Burnt the fire of thine eyes? On what wings dare he aspire? What the hand, dare seize the fire? And what shoulder, & what art,. Could twist the sinews of thy heart?" Tyger, William Blake
I am reminded of, "Tyger Tyger, burning bright,. In the forests of the night;. What immortal hand or eye,. Could frame thy fearful symmetry? In what distant deeps or skies. Burnt the fire of thine eyes? On what wings dare he aspire? What the hand, dare seize the fire? And what shoulder, & what art,. Could twist the sinews of thy heart?" Tyger, William Blake
13th Mar 2018 5:25pm
Thanks a lot for the compliment. Interesting that poem is brought to your mind. :) I appreciate you stopping by.
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1st Aug 2018 8:51am
Lepidoptera a classification equal only to birds This poem is understanding and an appropriate subject for autumn poetry all encased in a well structured poem.Kexby
