Friday, August 14, 2009

Catch Another Butterfly.

Spent the day chasing after butterflies in my backyard.  And I've got the pictures to prove it.  I've also attached the lyrics to one of my favorite butterfly songs by John Denver.  I remember the song from Sesame Street of all places.

Hope you take some time to read the lyrics, and I hope they inspire you to take some time to catch a butterfly or two.


Do you remember days not so very long ago

When the world was run by people twice your size?

And the days were full of laughter

And the nights were full of stars

And when you grew tired you could close your eyes

 

Yes the stars were there for wishing

And the wind was there for kites

And the morning sun was there for rise and shine

And even if the sniffles kept you

Home from school in bed

You couldn't hardly stay there after nine

 

And I wonder if the smell of morning's faded

What happened to the robin's song

That sparkled in the sky?

Where's all the water gone

That tumbled down a stream?

Will I ever catch another butterfly?

 

Do you remember campouts right in your own backyard?

Wondering how airplanes could fly

And the hours spent just playin'

With a funny rock you found

With crystal specks as blue as all the sky

 

And I wonder if the smell of morning's faded

What happened to the robin's song

That sparkled in the sky?

Where's all the water gone

That tumbled down a stream?

Will I ever catch another butterfly?

 

Now I watch my son, he's playin' with his toys

He's happy, I give him all I can

But I can't help feelin'

Just a little tingly inside

When I hear him say he wants to be a man

 

And I wonder if the smell of morning's faded

What happened to the robin's song

That sparkled in the sky?

Where's all the water gone

That tumbled down a stream?

Will I ever catch another butterfly?

Will I ever catch another butterfly?


4 comments:

  1. I'm so jealous of all your butterflies! The song lyrics are so beautiful..glad you included them! I'll certainly think about them when my 2 year old granddaughter visits next week.

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  2. You have got an awesome assortment of pretties in your backyard. Isn't it fun to chase butterflies! Great lyrics!

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  3. You captured some beautiful photos of those beautiful creatures! I love butterflies!

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  4. thanks for sharing photos and lyrics. very inspiring!
    XXX Barbara

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