The butterflies are gathering
\nIn the trees at this end of our island
\nWithin view of the U.S.A.
\nThey are flapping their deep orange
\nWings, revving, preparing to cross
\nInto U.S. airspace.
\nDo I, as a loyal Canuck
\nReport this potentially subversive
\nRun for the Mexican border
\nTo somebody official? Say,
\nThe butterfly inspector or
\nThe inspector of U.S. borders
\nand unsanctioned flights?
\nIs this something Emelia Earhardt or
\nJohn Kennedy Jr or Glen Miller or Buddy Holly
\nShould hear about?
\nMeanwhile, they are panting
\nIn some treetops out back,
\nLike trembling dark leaves,
\nQuivering, waiting for dawn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The butterflies are gathering In the trees at this end of our island Within view of the U.S.A. They are flapping their deep orange Wings, revving, preparing to cross Into U.S. airspace. Do I, as a loyal Canuck Report this … Continue reading