Fluttering By

Summary

The website content features a reflection on the beauty of nature through an etheree poem titled "Fluttering By," which captures the essence of butterflies in a garden, accompanied by an image by Thalie.

Abstract

The web content presents a poetic exploration of nature's beauty, specifically focusing on the presence of butterflies among lilacs. The author shares their second attempt at an etheree poem, a form that combines numerical structure with language to encapsulate a moment in time, likening it to an expanded haiku. The poem, inspired by the Week 14 prompt "wings," is part of the "Déjà Vu at Paper Poetry" series and invites readers to appreciate the simple yet profound act of breathing and the gift of life. Additionally, the author emphasizes the importance of creating a lasting image or phrase within the constraints of the poetic form.

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The author views the etheree poetic form as a means to capture fleeting moments, much like an overgrown haiku.
There is an appreciation for the combination of numerical patterns and language in poetry, as evidenced by the author's enjoyment of the etheree form.
The author finds value in the prompt "wings" as a source of inspiration for their poetry.
The experience of writing the poem is seen as a journey, indicated by the phrase "as I wing my way into this prompt."
The author believes that the beauty of poetry lies in its ability to create memorable images or phrases that resonate with readers.

Butterfly wings

image by Thalie

I spy bright butterfly wings hovering among the lilacs as they feast on nectar nestled deep in the center; Fluttering their wings, they dance through my garden, a welcome reminder simply to breathe. Look around; life’s a gift.

Here’s my attempt at writing a second etheree poem as I wing my way into this prompt. (My first one is here)

The beauty of this style of poetry is the combination of numbers plus language. Counting up to ten is not the goal, but rather how to create a memorable image or phrase to capture a moment in time. I’m looking at this style as an expansion of an overgrown haiku.

Written for Déjà Vu at Paper Poetry in response to the Week 14 prompt: wings —

Week 14 prompt: wings —

Deja Vu at Paper Poetry

Fluttering By

Butterfly wings

Déjà Vu at Paper Poetry

Winging us back home

Wings To Spread

And, cheer