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Lady Bug

May 11, 2017 by Betty Hayes Albright

(For a future children’s book, maybe….)

Dotty little lady bug,

I would give you such a hug

but if I hold you close to me

I’m afraid you’ll cease to be

so I shall place you on my finger,

maybe you won’t go, but linger

till a breeze lifts you away –

another flower, another day.

(A re-post. Photo from http://www.wallpaprest.com)

22 Responses

on May 11, 2017 at 3:25 pm | Reply slpmartin

Just delightful…I think it would be perfect in a children’s book…thanks for sharing.

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- on May 12, 2017 at 10:49 am | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  Thank you, Charlie!
  
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on May 11, 2017 at 3:26 pm | Reply willowdot21

Lovely Jubbly 🤗💖

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- on May 12, 2017 at 10:49 am | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  🐞🌹💮🌼🐞😊
  
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on May 12, 2017 at 4:16 am | Reply Ben Naga

A tiny fragile ephemeral nugget of beauty. (The creature and the poem both.)

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- on May 12, 2017 at 10:46 am | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  Thank you, Ben. I’ve always thought ladybugs were cute. And much needed in the garden! 🐞
  
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on May 12, 2017 at 11:25 am | Reply Ben Naga

Cute emoji too. 🙂

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on May 13, 2017 at 10:27 pm | Reply smilecalm

happy lookseee
& not harmsee 🙂

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- on May 14, 2017 at 3:05 pm | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  Yes indeedsee! 😁
  
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on May 16, 2017 at 3:46 pm | Reply Renee Espriu

Love Lady Bugs and this homage as well.

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- on May 16, 2017 at 4:31 pm | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  Thank you from one ladybug lover to another! 🐞
  
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on May 20, 2017 at 11:37 am | Reply Gina Profess and Affirm

Oh how I adore your writing! I shall endeavor to visit on a more regular basis. This piece has me laughing out loud (as I dry my eyes from an earlier work of art of yours). Now I really MUST go outside and garden, and I’ll bring this lovely ditty with me in my heart. Thank you dear lady!

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- on May 20, 2017 at 12:59 pm | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  Thank you for all the kind words! I’m happy you enjoyed this. 🐞 😊
  
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- on May 20, 2017 at 1:21 pm | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  P.S. Gina, I’m enjoying your inspirational blog. Can’t find a way to leave a comment there.
  
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  - on June 6, 2017 at 9:37 pm | Reply Gina Profess and Affirm
    
    Thank you Betty. I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. I’ve closed commenting for now, but in my sidebar is a link to my Contact page that is open for comments as well. xo Bright blessings!
    
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    - on June 7, 2017 at 9:24 am | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
      
      And the same back to you, Gina. 🙂
      
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on May 25, 2017 at 6:35 pm | Reply grandfathersky

Why did the flower fade? Because I held it too close to my heart…

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- on May 25, 2017 at 6:51 pm | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  Hi Peter!
  Yes, your flower and my ladybug have that in common.
  Good to see you! 🙋
  
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  - on May 26, 2017 at 2:46 am | Reply grandfathersky
    
    I think children’s books suits you well. It’s a wonderful place to start changing the world 😉
    
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    - on May 26, 2017 at 11:12 am | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
      
      Something urgently needed! 😨
      
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on June 4, 2017 at 11:00 am | Reply Martin Shone

Bit of a coincidence here, Betty, because a couple of weeks ago I was thinking of writing a book of children’s poetry 🙂

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- on June 4, 2017 at 1:07 pm | Reply Betty Hayes Albright
  
  Martin, I think you’d be amazingly adept at writing children’s poetry. Let me know if you pursue that.
  
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