Two Beautiful Butterflies

Both part of God's great Paradise, I saw them gliding by... God's two beautiful butterflies Were there upon the sky... And everywhere they flew around Or stopped to have a rest, The sight of them would quite astound And folks would be impressed! Of course, their beauty was ordained, So folks would give God praise, Because through beauty much is gained, It's not a passing phase... The Lord decided long ago Each colour, tint and hue And this is how we start to grow, When we say, I love you... And so, give thanks, when beauty's near, Give thanks when beauty's far! Each gem's meant to be crystal clear, A scintillating star! This world is full of fragrant things, Like roses meant to please... Yet none more beauteous than the wings Of butterflies like these... Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2011. The Two Beautiful Butterflies poem is dedicated to Cindy Humphrey and Gemma Smallpage.