Mastodawn

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Butterfly 2019-28

Just barely hanging on
Itself is an act of defiance at times

Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae)
Butterfly 2026-2

Once I realize I am only kidding myself
It's usually not that funny

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Archilochus Colubris

There are moments in life
A pause button would be useful

Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
Butterfly 2017-124

Really hoping what I will do
Surpasses what I have done

Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio Troilus)
Butterfly 2020-20

When my own thoughts to disparage me
sabotaging my chances of success

It really doesn't matter what others think
If I become my own enemy

Wildflower 2025-4
Random flower from the yard

When it seems pointless to try to make a difference
Is usually when the most effort is needed

Black Swallowtail (Papilio Polyxenes)
Butterfly 2025-31

When life starts to feel like a race to the bottom
I try not to be in first place

White peacock butterfly (Anartia jatrophae)
Butterfly 2018-106

Perspective can influence happiness
I will try to look at things from a better angle

Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)
Butterfly 2019-116

It can be hard to grasp on to anything calm
In a world of chaos and uncertainty

White peacock butterfly (Anartia jatrophae)
Butterfly 2019-199

When I believe
There is no chance I am wrong
I usually am...