Ode to Butterfly Bush

ODE TO BUTTERFLY BUSH

Tie-dyed, brightly-colored gossamer wings rush

on sunny days to the butterfly bush

where arching purple plumes of perfumed flowers

attract just-hatched butterflies of all colors.

Two, three orange-stripped monarchs quietly alight

seeking nutrition before day turns to night.

Orange wings among purple flowers, a striking color combination,

or is it the butterfly bush's fragrance that garners attention?

A black cloak with blue tails

floats in, on the air he sails.

His surprise visit

only lasts a minute.

Another black butterfly

comes down from the clear blue sky.

It's a black swallowtail with a horizontal yellow stripe.

Too soon he flies up, up, and away as high as a kite.

Admirals and painted ladies share

as they sip tea, a delightful fare.

Perhaps a time-honored tradition from long ago

when gents courted ladies, before reciting wedding vows.

An interloper abuzz.

Look quick, there he was.

A hummingbird moth sips

then flies away quick!

This busy cafe, the butterfly bush,

where garden guests stop for a free lunch

also feeds the bees

while entertaining me.

* * * * *

Isn't it neat how God supplies

just what we need - for you and I!

As God provides for the birds, bees, and butterflies

He has a good plan to bless you – and I.

Not only our daily needs

but many wants, indeed,

because God loves us unconditionally

and through His everlasting love, personally.

Our physical and emotional needs are met

through daily prayer and personal fellowship.

Go to the power source

by seeking God first.

Do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?'

or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'

Your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness

and all these things will be given to you as well.

Do not worry about tomorrow.

Matthew 6:31-34

I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,

plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

I will bless you...and...

you will be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2

This poem is published in Life Is a Garden Party, Vol III,

available via CreateSpace or Amazon.