For a smile as wide as a country sunrise

NOT GIVING UP
I see you there, scarred and torn,
Yet still you come, each new morn.
Though wounded much, you stay strong,
Spreading beauty, all day long.
Such wonders there, I do see,
Showing forth, still mightily.
So cheerfully, flying ’round,
Not giving up, you have found
That even though, scarred and torn,
Your beauty shows, each new morn.
Β©Steve McLeod.
Love the poem and your beautiful butterfly ! ππ¦βοΈ
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Thank you Sharon, glad you liked it!ππΈππ¦
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The poem is great along with the flowers and butterfly. Love the swallowtail butterfly that we have in the Far North although they are probably smaller than yours.
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It might be the same one if it looks the same. Ours is the Canadian Swallowtail, it looks like the well known Eastern Swallowtail but smaller and the Eastern does not come this far north. The Canadian is a true northern butterfly.
Thanks so much! This poor butterfly is really battered, I got a pic of another one earlier that was in good shape.ππ»π·π¦
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The life of a butterfly is not easy. Enjoy looking at the butterflies, here that have a short season of life.
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Yes, the season would be short up your way.
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Yes, the season is short but we have daylight all the time, including the night, so it is delightful now.
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That would be something to see, but I wouldn’t want your winter!
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There are many delights with winter, but it is not for the faint!
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The best delight is when it ends.ππΉI’m terrible!
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The best part of winter is being able to take a vacation to Hawaii or Mexico, where it is warm!
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I’ll take Hawaii!π
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Aloha!πΊ
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That’s impressive π
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Thank you very much Katherine!ππ¦
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That was beautiful, Steve π₯²
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Thank you so much Ami!ππΈπ¦
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A great hymn to always persevere !
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Thank you, yes, persevere no matter what!ππΈπ¦
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