On My Walk Through The Garden

• Alexis Wright, Grade 10
• Poetry
• 2021

On my walk through the garden
The butterfly in front of me was black and orange spotted
I saw her wings flutter in front of my eyes as
She landed on my nose
Then I giggled
And, startled
She flew away
No longer alone
Another butterfly flew by
And they flew away together
Although you flew away from me
I know you are no longer lonesome
You are together in heaven