by Priya P.
Member since:
December 28, 2010

An affair to remember

April 27, 2012 10:40 AM UTC
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She frolics

each day, beneath

the long blades of grass,

stopping often

to take in

the sweet scented

flowers

Slight in frame

with delicate

silk woven wings,

she flutters

beneath the shade

to avoid

April showers

Her shiny

red shell with

tiny balck spots

catches my eye

as she rests

on the arm

of my chair

Would you care

for some tea?

I jokingly tease,

but once again

she flutters in the

wind with a

lady-like flair

I watch

as she stops

to smell the new

silky wet flowers

Goodbye ladybug,

I whisper

into the warm

summer air

Comments: 33

Debbie W. Apr 27, 2012, 11:06am UTC
Such a sweet ode to the lovely ladybug!
Priya P. Apr 27, 2012, 11:24am UTC
thinking of doing a childrens poetry book, wouldnt this be great for that? thank you so much for your sweet comment.
JOHN BECK Apr 27, 2012, 11:28am UTC
I would indeed!
Priya P. Apr 27, 2012, 11:35am UTC
in all my extra time.... lol
JOHN BECK Apr 27, 2012, 11:16am UTC
Sweet! Very visual and melodious.
Priya P. Apr 27, 2012, 11:25am UTC
morning John, so sorry i've been scarce here lately. im horrible, i post and dissapear. but I do so appreciate and look forward to your comments. I took a day off today so hopefully I can respond to the plethora of comments on my last few poems and also get a chance to read some of yours.
JOHN BECK Apr 27, 2012, 11:28am UTC
No apology needed, Priya. Your contributions are valued. It can be daunting to be away from the computer for a few hours, coming back to over 100 e-mail notifications.
Priya P. Apr 27, 2012, 11:29am UTC
thank you dear friend :)
Ann Marcaida Apr 27, 2012, 1:18pm UTC
Okay, now I want to see a poem where the ladybug accepts your invitation to tea! :-)

Thanks for sharing with Gather's Luminous Writers and Artists. Featured.
Priya P. Apr 28, 2012, 8:11am UTC
Done! Check out the repost specifically for you
Len Maxwell Apr 27, 2012, 4:01pm UTC
That was delightful, Priya.

Thanks for sharing with The Triple Name Club.
Priya P. Apr 27, 2012, 5:07pm UTC
:) gotta love the lady bugs
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Apr 27, 2012, 4:12pm UTC
This would be perfect for a children's poetry book Priya.
Love the imagery.

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Priya P. Apr 27, 2012, 5:07pm UTC
oh you read my comment above. hmm, I'm really thinking about it. thanks carol, for the feature :)
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Apr 27, 2012, 5:22pm UTC
You should.
I like ladybugs. :)
Thank you for sharing with Topaz' Poetry and Writing.
Priya P. Apr 27, 2012, 5:06pm UTC
:) I do too, the only insect on the earth im not squeemish or afraid of lol
Irina Dimitric Apr 27, 2012, 7:00pm UTC
Just delightful! I can imagine you watching the ladybug and verses starting to flutter in your head.
Priya P. Apr 28, 2012, 8:11am UTC
Which is exactly how this happened :)
Pam Brittain Apr 28, 2012, 1:05am UTC
Come back lady bug
I gave you aphids to eat
Oh there you are
Having a feast and a treat
Priya P. Apr 28, 2012, 8:11am UTC
Oh that's cute!
Anne Marie Delfini Apr 28, 2012, 5:40am UTC
Lovely poem about the only insect I "accept" on my skin. I hope you'll have a lot of ...extra time.
Priya P. Apr 28, 2012, 8:12am UTC
Anne me too, the only insect I will touch. They are too cute.
William K. Apr 28, 2012, 8:16am UTC
cool
Priya P. Apr 28, 2012, 8:19am UTC
:o)
Richard Lynn Livesay Apr 28, 2012, 11:00am UTC
such a nice and whimsical ode to a ladybug


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Priya P. May 6, 2012, 10:16am UTC
thank you so much richard, I seem to see ladybugs everywhere these days.
Cynthia C. Apr 28, 2012, 9:08pm UTC
Thank you so much for sharing with Sadies Points
Satya Jell Apr 29, 2012, 7:41pm UTC
Beautiful, simple and inspiring............
Priya P. May 6, 2012, 10:17am UTC
thank you sweetheart :)
Jennifer T. Jun 9, 2012, 10:54am UTC
What fun to read!! Love it!

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