Unforeseen Admiration

I saw a butterfly hovering in a pool of red, white and blue.

Fearless she danced from flower to flower; taking time at each beautiful petal to savor the loveliness on which she danced.

I spent two days watching her move.

Two days of study.

Two days of admiration.

Never once did I see her sway from the path that she had chosen, even with the attempts made by the others.

In frustration I watched a tall blade of grass attempt to spoil her dance; she danced true.

Birds tried to eat her, yet she continued to dance.

The other butterflies tried to affect her and she continued to flourish.

She held her head high even when she rested.

At times she would converse with the flowers, all the while speaking gently and politely.

I had never seen a butterfly carry herself so consistently in such a respectful way.

I am smiling as I think of her and this unforeseen admiration. 

I am thankful to her.