Forever Stories Dangle Butterfly

O butterfly, you flutter by

I must admit you mystify

In your cocoon could you foresee

The transformation of beauty:

This world that you now beautify?

O butterfly you do delight

You help me dream with all my might

Of ways in which I’ll change the world

The moment my wings are unfurled

When I will reach new heights.

O butterfly, the day is short

I think of all the joy you’ve brought

Your message is truly sublime

To make the most of our short time

In word and deed and thought.