Pay Attention   5 comments

Fiery Skipper Butterfly — Image by kenne

A butterfly no bigger
than a thumbprint

arrives in the yard
carrying sunlight
on its shoulders.

It rests on a flower
as the earth whispers:

Pay attention.

Even the smallest flame
was sent
to remind you
how to live.

— kenne

5 responses to “Pay Attention

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  1. Thank you, Kenne, for the beautiful poem inspired by the butterfly!

    Joanna

  2. Gorgeous! I’m a butterfly girl.

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