Thought I'd share a poem I wrote my husband for Valentine's Day 2002. It's called "The dance of the butterflies" and it's a poem about a butterfly (me) and her thoughts and concerns about winter(singleness) as it approaches, until she meets another butterfly (my hubby) and they begin their dance. I hope you enjoy.

The Dance of the Butterflies

Decorated wings
Shades of blue, purple and green
No one has ever seen
The true beauty of this queen

Poised in pride
Arched tall and held strong
Yet inside she's hoping
Winter won't be too long

Summer has come
Bright sun and fresh air
Her glory is beaming
Splendor flows everywhere

From flower to flower
She floats and moves on
Yet inside she's hoping
Winter won't be too long

The wind turns chilly
Leaves fly from their trees
The clear, sweet skies darken
Sharp gray shades she sees

She dreams of spring rain
And prays that she's wrong
For inside she's hoping
Winter won't be too long

She must take precaution
The coming season is nigh,
But another strong figure
Embraces her eyes

Bold colors of yellow
Black borders: she's drawn!
Yet inside she's hoping
Winter won't be too long

He flies to her side
They dance and they glide
Together they streak through
The gray autumn skies

She softens and melts
Her fortress is gone
For inside she's hoping
Winter won't be too long

His company she's found
A serene resting place
Protection from cares
She's drunk in his grace

A duo through seasons
Endless is their song
She doesn't even notice
The winter has gone