Ode to the Monarch Butterfly

Monarch butterfly fly away,

take flight to the 3,000 mile journey unknown

Emerged from your shelter, displaying your transformation, how much you’ve grown

Monarch butterfly fly away

Orange and black wings laced with patterns like stained glass

Knowing that your migration journey will soon pass

Now monarch butterfly, you can rest

Knowing you gave it your very best

Monarch butterfly

Now alighting on open hands

Teaching delicacy and strength co-exist in perfect balance,

Indeed, nature’s most substantial command