This ranch
is burnt up with drought.
But everyday,
on my walks
and on my horse
I can still find
pockets of beauty.
The Monarchs come
twice a year.
They’re headed south
this time.
The oldtimers say there used to be more.
I’m grateful for these.
There seems to be
a side show going on behind me.
Not to worry.
He’s funny, not agile.
No butterflies were sacrificed for my entertainment.
Or his.
A typical Border Collie Butterfly Obsession.
Love, Cowgirl Red aka Terah
P.S. If you are not snoozing yet and you really love Monarch Butterflies. Here are some in motion.
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Wow! Lovely post! Thank you.
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They're beautiful and I loved the videos! When I was a kid I grew up next to a field of wild flowers (later dug up to build a senior high school) and the monarchs came through Minnesota, too. There used to be just thousands of them on that field twice a year. So many that there were a lot of dead ones on the road every year. It was a sight to behold. Don't see them much anymore, so this was a treat! Thanks, Terah! 🙂
PS
Love the new header/logo!! 🙂
Nice to meet you Deb! I'll pop on over.
Rita, I remember them as a child in Oklahoma like that also. Coming through our neighborhood by the thousands. Don't see them as much either. That's why it is such a thrill. xox thanks Terah
cool! i love butterflies… don't know why, but we don't see much of it around here.
~ Jo's Precious Thoughts ~
How wonderful….. 😉
beautiful. i haven't seen for in a very long time. enjoyed all your pictures.
Love your butterfly photos. Haven't seen many monarchs around my neck of the woods of late. 🙂
Beautiful! I love them and your silly dog!
Wow lovely post, the photos are amazing, felt like I was on the walk with you, pet the pooch for me!
Cheri
What a lovely post – thank you.
What a lovely post – thank you.