Papilio Societas

Dec. 14, 2012

Papilio Societas

I'm proud to call myself
Papilio Societas,
The Social Butterfly!
I do not care for
     Petals,
          Buds,
               Nor stems,
No!
What I treasure most
     Is the nectar of human spirit,
A warm drink that sets fire to my wings
     And sends me soaring!

I'm never still,
     Flitting from flower to flower
          Drinking in their every word,
     Their every breath,
Their every smile!
I long to listen in
     As people bear their hearts,
Love to nestle on your shoulder,
     Keep you company with shared thoughts,
          Or dance the night away together!

A foolish creature?
     Sure,
          But true,
And should you need a friend,
I'll alight upon your cheek,
     Fill you up with kisses,
          Fly beside you
               'Til you can spread your wings
                    And find your way.