Life is like a Butterfly

I saw a beautiful Butterfly

And how it enlightened my life.

For one bright, feeling instant

I forgot about my problems and strife.

It hovered over the succulent vegetation

Until its wings began to spread

And then it glided toward the bed of flowers

Of orange, pink and red.

I thought how Fragile this Butterfly

The same is true of life

which comes and goes so quickly

When we become entangled in worldly strife.

Take time to enjoy the offerings of nature

Make the best of each emerging day

For life lingers like the delicate Butterfly

It sort of silently flutters away.