Pass through
the skin of the chrysalis,
emerge pumped
into Earth,
a mythological creature
with a body blooded
on sunlight,
a body called more,
and wings
perched perpendicular
from bathing
in more heat
than color.
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Napowrimo Day 24 prompt: “write a poem that, like “Dictionary Illustrations,” is inspired by a reference book.”
My poem in a “found” poem from the book “Gardening for Butterflies in Louisiana” by Gary Noel Ross, Ph.D. that I’m currently perusing for information to attract butterflies to my garden. I had a pretty fair number last summer but I’m determined to increase my numbers this year. My poem came from page 4.
Charlotte Hamrick 
I like it! What a great way to find a poem. Good prompt.
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I enjoy doing found poetry so this was up my alley.
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interesting good choice of reference. and blessings to you for encouraging butterflies. me, I’m very fond of bees. lavender they seem to adore.
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I love bees, too but I don’t see many in my garden. I think I’ll research flowers for bees, too. Thanks for the nudge!
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They are definitely mythological.
and congrats on being featured with your cat poem! (K)
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I see you went for Botanical in the end. Beautiful poem.
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Thank you!
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Love it when butterflies visit. We haven’t had a garden up here in the Mountains, but we do see them when we hike through the wildflowers in the National Park ❤️
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Ah, that sounds heavenly! I haven’t been to the mountains in years.
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