The unexpected Butterfly

The Gulf of Mexico, aqua green.

The surface like rippled glass reflects the sun.

Gentle swells inform me of the tides and breeze.

What is that in the distance? A form on the surface.
A beautiful butterfly, orange, red, and black.

Gently lifted out of the gulf and resting on kayak bow.

I paddle on with this precious visitor.

It gathers its strength to fly again.

I watch it fly over the gulf, one more time.

Gentle butterfly consumed by the great gulf.

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