Lucian Eyers © 2008
The butterfly reminds us of the merits of change. There are many times when we feel life is a struggle. The butterfly shows us that nothing stays the same and our noble efforts will be rewarded. Bless the butterfly when you see it and try to keep plants in your garden the butterflies enjoy. Their numbers are diminishing. The work they do is very important. Some of the plants butteflies like are listed below. Familiarise yourself with one of these. There will be one plant name that will resonate with you, for even this small thing will help our planet much.
They are: Buddleia, honeysuckle, nettle, dandelion, knapweed, aster, alyssum, forget-me-not, petunia, hydrangea, primrose, clover, milkweed, wallflower, iris, globe thistle, lavender, mint, runner beans and thyme.
Allow a few rocks in your garden so they may bask in the sun. A shallow pool of water like a bird bath will also attract them.
Avoid using pesticides anywhere in the garden. Hedges will also protect butterflies from wind and predators. Fences and trellises covered in honeysuckle or vines will give them an ideal environment in which to flourish.
The poem below and illustration above is from my book ‘The Sparky Book of Hours’ and is called, ‘Butterflies.’ The third and fourth lines in the second verse have always been a comfort to me in difficult times – I hope they will be a comfort to you.
Butterflies
Basking in the morning sun,
On Saturdays is better done.
For fear of clumsy busy feet,
Are safely twitching under sheet.
Then butterflies do call on me,
With metamorphic histories.
When once they crawled on aching chins,
Rewarded now with angel’s wings.
Quiet moments of reflection show,
This gives us what we need to know.
All creatures held in pain and strife,
Will seek reward in later life.
‘Butterflies’ is taken from ‘The Sparky Book of Hours’ by Lucian Eyers © 2008
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