Butterflies of Joy

One, two, three and more,

These butterflies surround me,

They dance for my joy.

They play with each other - 

Coming close then pull away;

A tease, a desire, 

To play with love all through the day.

I step towards the future,

They join me on my path.

In my wake they are indulging,

A dance in air, uniting hearts.

They fly in silence, joy in their flaps. 

There’s no effort in their stride,

Their bodies are the lips of heaven,

Each flap a kiss; blown away in Thy Wind.

You surround me with the dance of Your heavenly bliss,

They delight in Your air, Thy spirit is theirs.

Each butterfly a prayer --

To bring down to us Your heaven,

So I will praise You, Lord;

Lord of butterflies and playing.

Lord of beauty and joy,

For in this broken world --

You have shown me truth and joy.