Yobwocs and Butterflies
55I once was enraptured with chasing Butterflies
Beauties that they be.
No sooner caught I one than
Another did I see.
Fending off the Yobwoc
Soon the chase was on.
She flittered here and fluttered there
And soon she would be gone.
With no certain place to settle
And the Yobwoc
Forever making sound
I finally would capture her
As another beauty would come around.
Spending money for her nectar
And joining in the dance
Fending off ubiquitous Yobwoc
With clever words of chance.
I played her mowlany game
Of catch me when you can.
I was a mad netter eating from her hand.
Yobwoc in his fancy boots
Seemed always to be near.
His trap seemed much finer
With his nob held so dear.
Tho’ he may have been faster
Skill always won the day.
I pranced with her and danced with her
Pinned her in certain way.
My conquest now is over
With plethora of my deeds
That hang upon my memory
I no longer chase butterflies through
Yobwoc infested weeds.
©2009 CC Riter
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Great poem. I like your poems, I hope to learn from you.
Hi ya FP. Yeah, she's got a holdst of me. Just have to keep on writing them. Thanks hun.
Wesley I sure thank you greatly. So glad you enjoy this old farts style. I am greatly flattered. Thanks, I think there are others who may be better than I to learn from, no, there are others far better than I right here.
I like the pictures this puts in my head. Running here and there...always another that looks prettier because it has not been caught. :D
Hi k@ri. Haha it does huh? well it kind of fits your new hub too if ya dint notice.
Awww Ralwus, you did it again. Great poem! I collect sculpture fairies. Keep em coming Ralwus. Your new follower fan...Mina
Did I Mina? Well, it seems my mind is just full of crap anymore and it just has to come out one way or nuther. LOL I am quite honored by your presence as well as your fanship my new friend. Well fairy sculpture is nice, I have a start on walruses.
You can always chase those butterflies, and the weeds be damned...Nice, flowing poem...Thank you...Larry
they lead you on physical paths, that you didn't know existed. Only left later to think of them, with their magnificent colors, their simple beauty. Spiritually they leave you in so many ways and you captured that.
Hi Charlie, had my breather, back to the reading..lol..chasing butterflies, what a great poem, i just watch them landing on the flowers. You make it sound such fun.
I like this poem and the musical accompaniment is perfect :)
Splendid. I have never met with a yobwoc yet, but I will keep my eyes open from now on. Your mind seems to be full of fluttering and buzzing creatures- let them continue to alight on us.
Ralwus, I enjoyed this one so. I love the temperament of this poem. Would prove for a great storyline for a childrens' book. Well done.
Love the imagery, and the story is timeless. Thanks
Ralwus my dear man, think people have totally missed the boat with this one! It ain't nothing to do with butterflies and yobwocs, but instead cowboys and wenches. So many beautiful wenches how do you decide, you flit from one to the other in your shiny cowboy boots, fighting off all the other cowboys who descend on your turf. And then you find the one wench you fancy, give them your knob to hold, pin her down like missionary style, have yer way and make her yours so that you never look for more wenches again, leave the rest to them horny cowboys out there. Oh so clever my friend, but I see it all and read what you actually wrote!
Well now, Cindyvine I knew if you came 'round this would be solved. I will just let you comment fill in my response to the others. You did well my good friend. The nob I referred to is the cowboys bulge in his jeans. Oh you are a clever girl. LOL thanks dear cindy and thanks to all the above for the fine comments too. CC
Yeah, it is a bit too sexual for a children's book lol!
I think ya may be right there lol
Ralwus, my Briney friend....Seems my comment went over your head too...Larry
Well Larry, I had my suspicions there were 3 of you ol' timers who got the gist of my meaning here, and was sure of you. LOL thanks for the clarification. Just dint know if anyone knew what a yobwoc was. hehe now the secret is out.
Hey there Ralwus that was so cool loved it. How u going anyway?? (hugs)
Gee Cindy is astute how did she figure this poem out?
I sniffed this out in my first read. lol :) Yet I waited to comment... things seem to season in time, just like you! :D
Hey there Deb. Thanks and I am well. that's good isn't it? Well that Cindy is something and she is smart as all get out too. hugs my dear one and a flutterby kiss too.
Hi ya Jodi. Oh you are just so precious you are, or as someone has told me time and again, your the bee's knees. LOL thanks dear one. hugs CC
Lol, maybe people were too scared to say what they thought your poem was actually about in case they were wrong! hey CC, have you checked out Blonde's latest poem? She is such a good poet!
Hey Cindy. Yeah, yer prolly right about that one too. Well yeas Deb is a great poet. I will go check it out, thanks dear. Hugs
Awww gee I love you two guys :) :) xox
Hi Deb. I think the feeling is mutual my sweet friend. You are a gem ya know? And one of my favorite butterflies of all time! woo-hoo!
Hi cc, yep, I can read backwards, got the gist. Cindy spelled it out for the world, good on her. Just be careful old friend. Butterflys and flames have much in common, and you are but an old moth fluttering. Be careful of the yobwoc, it can give a nasty bite, as you've already found.
Regards,
The Bastard From The Bush.
OK Firm, will take your wise advice. thanks
Hey CC you old coot. I've always called them flutter by's. Figured you'd call them the same.
You're correct on that assumption R B my friend. thanks bud
This should get you twitching cc: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VNCeaxADws&feature
But I prefer the memories of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r69iv0y1D9w
Well Mariah doesn't do it, not a fan of hers and I know the song. Now I had forgotten all about Bob Lind, that was many year ago. Nice song too. thanks firm for a nostalgic trip to my teenage years. LOL
Love the pros - you are a indeed a master. Agree with Uninvited Writer too. Don't think anyone had to spell it out but do have one question. How is it that you guys are the ones catching one after another, and we ladies get pinned with the "evil" label? *wink*
Hi SEM, well most have figured it out I believe. I just can't answer that one, LOL. Women seem to like cowboys who can dance, or any man who can. thanks dear
Whew--it's a good thing I read the comments...I was getting ready to google "yobwoc"...lol
Sometimes I think I'm just a tad too naive...:)
Great poem, though, Charlie--I really enjoyed it--hope you're doing well!
Hi Tam, yes I'm doing fine dear. Not naive, just too late in the day maybe. LOL thanks hun, hugs now and tell T I love him too
very nice poem
Hi Lgali and thanks
that was nice now kiss and tell who is the butterfly
Hahaha, now that's funny. Not telling. LOL xoxox
I think that I will go with the image of the fluttering butterflies. Reading the comments lent a whole new meaning, but still not quite sure what yobwoc means. Oh well! LOL
LOL Peggy, you missed it? Cindyvine answered it for you above. But you can go with your own images and thanks. hehe
Feline Prophet says:
5 months ago
CC...looks like the Muse has got you in her grip...the poems keep flowing! :)