Best Monarch Butterfly Poems

hanging from the foliage
in your hundreds
repainting the leaves
in bright shades
of black and orange
with your waterproof
gossamer wings
of four inch span
so fragile and 
yet so strong
enabling you  
to journey south
across america
from canada to mexico 
breeding new generations
as you travel 
thousands of miles
with unerring accuracy
to the exact...

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Dedicated To: Joe DiMino 

An ultimatum flight giving fancy, to monarch wings 
of beauty and grace. 
Towards the blazing sun she travels deep 
into the bowls of heaven, a fearless painted lady  
etched *gold *orange* red*, with a touch of black
She becomes a chiaroscuro...

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Majestic wings flutter in the air
over sweet blossoms that waft perfume.
Nodding heads affirm there’s nectar there
as a proboscis probes each new bloom. 
Rays of golden sun paint velvet wings
clad in exquisite prisms of light
harboring beauty reserved for kings.

Bronze pastels are fringed with spots of white
uniquely...

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Monarch butterfly, how majestic, how iconic,
Monarch butterfly, how beautiful are your wings of yellow and black,
You fly through the air with strength and ease,
Yet without a guide, only your inner GPS, to guide you along,
Monarch butterfly, we pray you are not without a home.

Monarch butterfly,...

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monarch butterflies
wings flutter about the vine
grace the passion fruit...

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I am the monarch of the sky
can outdistance by the miles
every insect, every time
heavy rain or bright sunshine
like a fearless horse I run 
in the heart of boisterous winds
like a skater coast and glide
in my effortless cruising style
beauty queen of butterflies
smooth and waxy my chrysalis
green...

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I see a beautiful monarch butterfly
Gliding up in the backdrop of sky
Widespread wings caressed softly
By the sun and kissed by the wind
Arresting beauty of the universe
In the fleeting geometric pattern
Suspends me in numb awe

I see the complexity of life dialectics
Moving smoothly from one life form...

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Orange and Black wings
Spreaded by the elegant
Monarch butterfly 
Seen in an afternoon walk
After a showery day








Nayda Ivette
12-28-2015...

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I am the monarch of the sky
can outdistance by the miles
every insect, every time
heavy rain or bright sunshine
like a fearless horse I run 
in the heart of boisterous winds
like a skater coast and glide
in my effortless cruising style
beauty queen of butterflies
smooth and waxy my chrysalis
green...

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When I'm lying wrapped in sunshine, discreet I've tried to be. Eager to see your black trim and golden flickering wings. My heart tries to keep a slow steady beat each time I've tried to reach and touch your wings.

golden daffodils
in silence butterfly flit
indulge sweet...

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What a glorious sight as you flit about on your gossamer wings!
You visit me each day and, Oh!, what pleasure to me it brings!
Welcome to my humble abode, please make yourself at home,
As you sample sweet nectar from my flowers and visit my garden gnome!
You...

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monarch butterfly 

         lands atop a crimson rose...

               captivating sight



Writing Challenge, October - Butterfly- Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Dear Heart- Wiishkobe Ode (Winner: 4th...

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A monarch butterfly flew past.
I wondered if it was the last
‘Cause they are disappearing fast;
Our world will be much grimmer.

For climate change and pesticides,
Plus loss of habitats besides
Means we are taking giant strides
To make our days much dimmer.

These orange beauties did appear
Like clockwork every single...

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Beautiful monarch butterfly travels across the sea
Beyond water, beyond abstract, beyond destiny
He is spellbinding in his majesty
He is the definition for what it means to be free

Some poet wrote that because of its stupidity the butterfly
Across the ocean will try
To fly
And loose its way as...

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A monarch butterfly in flight looks so beautiful
Unfortunately, there lives are ephemeral.
For a short time, they are grounded as a larva.
The caterpillar transforms inside its pupa.
Bursting from the cocoon, they spread their wings.
Few thing found in nature are like these things.
Robert Pettit 4-4-12
For Gail's "Butterfly's...

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