as she
cloaks herself
in mourning
the colors
of her mourning cloak
reduce
her vulnerability
disguising
the condition of
her heart
: : :
this butterfly
is known
as
in
North America
and
Camberwell Beauty
in
Britain
27 comments:
This is such a pretty butterfly,but the name seems sad.
she does look like she has on a an old fashioned mourning cloak. my first ever to see. so beautiful. baby came through the surgery fine, we can pick her up after 3:30
A Beauty!
this is quiet beauty at its best, and a lift up today. I'm also loving your new header photo. happy day to you Susan. what a treat.
I!m learning something new1
I have never seen one of these, and I had to click on your link! I think I like the alternate name White Petticoat better, it is a bit more joyful. But Mourning Cloak has a somber, mysterious tone to it.
she is a beauty ....
Lovely name for a butterfly! Going to have to use that name in a poem. Lovely photos. They are like capturing a secret. Especially with the name...
I'm always fascinated by how we name things.
Love the photos - and your title!
So beautiful.
I have never seen any thing like it.
I sure hope to plant some flowering plants this year. Maby I can attract some different varietys.
I am awed at the beauty and variety of His creation.
I had no idea such a butterfly existed. It's rather stunning but in an understated way. I am always amazed at how you find the miniscule through your skillful lens....
she's a pretty one.
Such a great series!
I can see where the name comes from...I don't believe we have them in our neck of the woods.
this is my first visit to your blog ... i love it ! i'm going to go look around a bit more. i've scrolled down and been amazed by housekeeping 101 already ... wow, love your imagery ... both in photograph and in word.
Hooray! It's butterfly season! :)
Beautiful!
xo Catherine
I have never seen such a beautiful butterfly. Thanks Susan.
Wow, beautiful photos and verse. Love this post!
Such a pretty butterfly. Always love popping in to see what you have captured..
HUgs~
Only seeing a few butterflies this morning from the back porch. This Mourning Beauty is new to me..
thank you for being my teacher..about butterflies and other things.. (yes... I know it supposed to be Cloak. I couldn't help it!)
i had no idea. again sue...a lovely pairing. xox
you and your eyes and your heart are such a gift!
Very pretty.
She is a beauty!
The grace and beauty of a butterfly! Always amazing, aren't they? Surely an exquisite gift from Him.
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