Ruddy Cooper

The Ruddy Cooper – Appearing super;

Bright colored wings – So interesting;

Nice patterns too – An orangish hue;

I wonder how – I see him now

Early April – Just after snow;

Has melted fast – Cold time is past;

Where did he live – During the cold;

Did he pass winter – Down some hole?;

Emerging with – The growing sun;

Enjoying life – Now spring’s begun;

I don’t know much – Of butterflies;

And how they live out – Their short lives;

I think they meta – morpho size;

Old college courses – Come to mind;

Facts that I once – Had memorized;

Now in my distant – Memory lies.