I Am a Butterfly

By Angie Keaton

I am symmetrical and colorful

I wonder where I will find nectar

I hear nature’s song and enjoy it

I see how the world bounces along

I want strength to pump my wings

I am symmetrical and colorful

I pretend to be a loaded paintbrush

I feel freedom in my flight

I touch the inside of a delicate flower

I worry about being caught inside of a butterfly net

I cry if I can’t spread my wings

I am symmetrical and colorful

I understand that my probiscus is long and curls up

I say I am beautiful to my fellow creatures

I dream the eggs I lay will grow up to be like me

I try to fly high in the spacious sky

I hope for many sunny days

I am symmetrical and colorful