The Butterfly and Lady Bug
contemplative quatrains91 total reviews
Comment from Peter@Poole
Aaaaw! You spell-binder, Brooke. Both children and adults would enjoy this one. I love the rhyme, alliteration and apposite choice of words. You've even persuaded me that a butterfly and a ladybug [preferable to our 'ladybird']can become friends. But I suspect friendship is part of the ambience of your garden. Peter
reply by the author on 27-May-2009
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Aaaaw! You spell-binder, Brooke. Both children and adults would enjoy this one. I love the rhyme, alliteration and apposite choice of words. You've even persuaded me that a butterfly and a ladybug [preferable to our 'ladybird']can become friends. But I suspect friendship is part of the ambience of your garden. Peter
Comment Written 27-May-2009
reply by the author on 27-May-2009
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Peter, I actually had one reviewer who was a bit overly scientific who marked me down on this one, and one reason is she told me there was no way to know if they had become friends. LOL And yes, my other Brit friends have already told me you guys prefer to call them ladybirds instead of lady bugs - that is because Brits are just more quaint than we Yankees are!! :-) Thank you for your lovely comments, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
Hello Brooke! What a wonderful pair and your poem is equally wonderful. We need reminders every day to take time to enjoy the many things around us. Thanks for the shove :>)
Indy :>)
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Hello Brooke! What a wonderful pair and your poem is equally wonderful. We need reminders every day to take time to enjoy the many things around us. Thanks for the shove :>)
Indy :>)
Comment Written 25-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2009
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Indy, thank you! I loved writing this one :-) Brooke
Comment from Kym Jade
I love the idea of a ladybug and butterfly becoming friends while sitting watching you weed. I wonder what they would think about us humans?
Blessings and a beautiful garden.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2009
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I love the idea of a ladybug and butterfly becoming friends while sitting watching you weed. I wonder what they would think about us humans?
Blessings and a beautiful garden.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2009
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I can only imagine what they think of us!! LOL Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards
Thank you for another enjoyable piece. Our outside of the house is full of "Painted Ladies," This is one of the greats sights of Spring. However they don't stay long. Maybe it's me?
Dave
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2009
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Thank you for another enjoyable piece. Our outside of the house is full of "Painted Ladies," This is one of the greats sights of Spring. However they don't stay long. Maybe it's me?
Dave
Comment Written 20-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2009
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Dave, thank you - I doubt you are affecting the "shelf life" of the painted ladies :-) LOL Brooke
Comment from jdrhye
What a perfect poem for the perfect picture! (Surmed is one of the greatest photographers on fanart, he is very good at his art)!! Love the imagery again, you have been on a roll and I am so far behind on my reading that I have missed much. These last three poems all have the same excellent imagery and are quiet, soft and peaceful. Easy to read and clear message. Very feel good poem, can feel the warmth and the earth between fingers while picking weeds. Lovely.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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What a perfect poem for the perfect picture! (Surmed is one of the greatest photographers on fanart, he is very good at his art)!! Love the imagery again, you have been on a roll and I am so far behind on my reading that I have missed much. These last three poems all have the same excellent imagery and are quiet, soft and peaceful. Easy to read and clear message. Very feel good poem, can feel the warmth and the earth between fingers while picking weeds. Lovely.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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I don't think I've come across his work before - but yes, it is a wonderful photo. Thank you for your gracious and encouraging comments!! Brooke :-)
Comment from Rottie
Well, just how cute was that one?? My two favorite spring time insects. Butterfly and ladybug. I have always tried to save a ladybug whenever one gets in the house or car by mistake. I don't know why I like them so much other than they are so set apart. Loved this one to!
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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Well, just how cute was that one?? My two favorite spring time insects. Butterfly and ladybug. I have always tried to save a ladybug whenever one gets in the house or car by mistake. I don't know why I like them so much other than they are so set apart. Loved this one to!
Comment Written 20-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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I couldn't resist a picture of the two together! Thanks, Brooke :-)
Comment from fictionwriter
Maybe they developed a love affair before the catepillar became a butterfly. Would that be something. Great little poem, and sad how much we miss out on, because we're too busy.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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Maybe they developed a love affair before the catepillar became a butterfly. Would that be something. Great little poem, and sad how much we miss out on, because we're too busy.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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Thanks for your humorous review :-D Brooke
Comment from Stephen C Winter (Vs
Dear Brooke,
What a charming read, I found it enchanting and compelling...I am so sorry I am out of a six.
You have such an abillty to take us somewhere wonderful with your written word, while I enjoy sharing my observation on mankind...I would so like to write poetry such as this.
Steve
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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Dear Brooke,
What a charming read, I found it enchanting and compelling...I am so sorry I am out of a six.
You have such an abillty to take us somewhere wonderful with your written word, while I enjoy sharing my observation on mankind...I would so like to write poetry such as this.
Steve
Comment Written 20-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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Steve, thank you for your wonderfully warm comments and generous impulses. Brooke :-)
Comment from MJMuraco
Brooke, nice job on this delightful and light poem. I think you are great and taking the photograph and writing a poem about it. This poem flowed wonderfully and made me smile.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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Brooke, nice job on this delightful and light poem. I think you are great and taking the photograph and writing a poem about it. This poem flowed wonderfully and made me smile.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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Thanks, Mary Jayne. Brooke :-)
Comment from honeytree
I loved the art work of the butterfly and the words written. The wings of the butterfly here, is just magnificent to see.
I loved the line about the butterfly and lady bug becoming best of friends.
Honeytree.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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I loved the art work of the butterfly and the words written. The wings of the butterfly here, is just magnificent to see.
I loved the line about the butterfly and lady bug becoming best of friends.
Honeytree.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2009
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Annie, thank you! I'm so glad you liked this one :-) Brooke
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I really loved reading the butterfly and the lady bug, it is gorgeous to read and to see would be extra special. Honeytree
