The Monarch Rests

The Monarch RestsA Monarch Butterfly comes to rest upon flowers in South Kingstown, Rhode Island on a sunny morning.

Butterfly, insect with colored wings, at rest,
A fleeting beauty, delicate and blessed.
Upon a flower, you find your solace,
In stillness, you captivate and impress.

Your wings, a vibrant canvas of hues,
A masterpiece painted by nature's muse.
With every flutter, a dance of grace,
You bring joy to this tranquil space.

Your fragile form, a symbol of change,
From humble caterpillar, you rearrange.
Transformed by time, emerging anew,
A metamorphosis, a life that's true.

In quiet moments, you unfold your wings,
Revealing secrets that nature brings.
A dance of freedom, a flight so light,
Your presence brings wonder, day and night.

Butterfly, a symbol of hope and rebirth,
You remind us of life's intrinsic worth.
In your brief existence, you teach us so,
To embrace our own colors, let them show.

So rest, dear butterfly, on this flower's crest,
In your stillness, you're a vision, truly blessed.
A fleeting beauty, but forever imprinted,
In the hearts of those who are enchanted.

The Monarch Rests 01A Monarch Butterfly comes to rest upon flowers in South Kingstown, Rhode Island on a sunny morning. The Monarch Rests 02A Monarch Butterfly comes to rest upon flowers in South Kingstown, Rhode Island on a sunny morning.

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