Comment from Teri7

Exceptional

Craig, This is a short poem, but very beautifully done one! I love the picture of that beautiful deep blue butterfly. Your words went so nicely with the picture. I think I need to visit where you live just to see the wonderful nature you have there. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

I'll put the kettle on, Teri! Thanks so much for the wonderful rating and the most lovely comments. Craig

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Nice satori line...thier movement is musical indeed. Beautiful descriptive write with fine phonics in phrasing too with all the S and B sounds (which work in counterpoint so well). You do have a keen sense of the music of words, my friend. Lovely presentation.

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

Thanks so much for the lovely review, RD. I really appreciate the encouragement :) Cheers, Craig

reply by rama devi on 17-Jun-2019

:-)

Comment from Ava Wilson

Excellent

This is a beautiful poem and I really enjoyed the picture you chose to go with it. I will say that I'm thankful you put definitions as I wasn't familiar with either the Ulysses butterfly or the callistemon. Great job and good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

Thank you so much for the kind words, Ava. I appreciate them, and am glad I could share something new with you. Cheers, Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is excellent, Craig. You've described your 5-7-5 beautifully. Image and words work well together. I wish you much luck in the contest with this fine entry. Marilyn

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

Thanks so much, Marilyn, for the lovely comments. The good luck wishes are appreciated too. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Fine words here, very descriptive and your magical picture links your words so that we can visualise this butterfly. I have never seen one of these beauties before or heard of them, I was educated today, love Dolly x

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 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

I think they're quite rare, Dolly, even in their limited area. Many thanks for the lovely comments. Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I'm sure George Gershwin would be honored. Loved learning about the Ulysses butterfly and what a stunning blue that is! The bottlebrush bush is common in California but I perhaps it came from Australia like the eucalyptus trees. Best wishes in the contest!

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 Comment Written 17-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

I very much suspect it did, Helen :) Thanks for the lovely review. Craig