In a quiet, pleasant meadow,
Beneath a summer sky,
Where green old trees their branches waved,
And winds went singing by;
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Such an interesting poem. Reads like a marvelous fairy tale story. Though long I could not stop and enjoyed it till end.
Loveliest poem ever told about the subtillities of nature. True gorgeous poem! I have enjoyed tremendously. Thank you so much for sharing
The wonderful friendship between butterfly and flower told in an epic poem typical Louise May-Alcott. Congratulations as chosen by Poem Hunter and Team as The Classic Poem Of The Day.. Congrats to the family of the late great Poetess.5 Stars Full
Oh, what a sweet and lovely poem! A bit too long, but it was a pleasure to read and recite aloud. Loved the free flowing rhymes and the beautiful message this poem leaves behind. 'And the home thou shared with the friendless worm The butterfly's home shall be; And thou shalt find, dear, faithful flower, A loving friend in me.' - loved this message, to be grateful to someone for every act of his/her kindness.
Nearer and nearer the bright form came, And fairer the blossoms grew; Each welcomed him, in her sweetest tones; Each offered her honey and dew...........long narrated loving poem; I read and enjoyed the last para....
Paul Amrod One can understand the passionate surges of a pictorial Nature she could describe would capture Ralph Waldo Emerson who was a fan of her work. Wow a wonderful dreamingly gorgeous representation of Nature's beauty.
A charming tale of vanity vs humility amid the flower beds of life. Tis not sophisticated, tis not deep philosophy but it does make an effective cautionary tale for the young audience... and some of us older readers who enjoy a breath of fresh air once in a while. 10 - -not that the rating scale works
One morning, as the flowers awoke, Fragrant, and fresh, and fair, A little worm came creeping by, And begged a shelter there. A very fine poem and great is the imagination. tony
Flowers! ! ! A clover-blossom! With the fragrance of life. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Great story. It happens in real life. People discourage you from helping another person only to discover its s price
A beautiful story of love and kindness, so compellingly expressed.A loving heart is a kind heart.The butterfly returns to the clove flower because she sheltered him when all others scorned and drove him away as he was poor and ugly.