Updated date:

Feb 18, 2020

The Ladybug Queen Poem

Author:

Lora loves to write poetry which captures our imagination with figures who embody virtue, kindness, and beauty of the soul.

The Ladybug Queen

There's a ladybug queen
who lives in a garden of roses,
of the flowers she takes special care;
a gown of petals and leaves she wears
from lovely roses grown there.

With gesture and expression so serene,
she is composed
of gentle concern for all creation;
she smiles at all the animals
living by a simple creed
to help those who are in need...

With her lovely
song she charms
and protects all from harm.

She plants the seed
as the desire to do a kind deed
to all those who come.
With her healing touch,
hate and fear disappear
without a trace...
in this magical place.

Enveloped in this aura of beauty

as they breathe in this

fragrant air,

those that are in despair

are born anew

in the light

of her care;

Keener are their senses,

with greater clarity is their vision-

they now see with more

accuracy than they ever had before,

as those who once had little regard for other life...

are newly transformed.

They leave now,

as they embrace all creatures

great and small,

with a greater sense of humanity

and a kinder disposition toward all.

- Lora Hollings

"Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul."- Augustine

"Love is the doorway through which the human soul passes from selfishness to service."- Jack Hyles

Comments

Laurinzoscott from Kanab, Utah on March 24, 2020:

This poem in its simplicity is actually very profound...nice, and who did the flowers??? Lovely image!!!

Lora Hollings (author) on March 22, 2020:

If we don't start taking care of our planet now and show respect for all other forms of life then we will reap the seeds that we sow. Thanks much for commenting on my article, Flourish. Thanks also for your well wishes. Be safe and take care too!

FlourishAnyway from USA on March 21, 2020:

I love the message your poem conveys. Be safe and well in this time of uncertainty.

Lora Hollings (author) on March 16, 2020:

Thank you for dropping by and I appreciate your generous comment, Shaloo. I'm happy you liked the message of my poem. Best Wishes!

Lora Hollings (author) on March 16, 2020:

Thanks Brenda for the read and I appreciate your comment. Hopefully, we can all start taking better care of our earth and all the beautiful creatures that inhabit it before most of them become extinct! I hope that we can all become better stewards of our planet like the Ladybug Queen. Have a great week!

Shaloo Walia from India on March 14, 2020:

What a beautiful poem! May we all be like the ladybug queen- kind and compassionate!

BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on February 28, 2020:

Lora,

This one is so sweet.

I love how she is willing to help all creatures and smelling the essence removes despair.

Enjoyed the quotes also.

Nicely penned.

Lora Hollings (author) on February 20, 2020:

So nice of you to drop by, Alyssa. I'm happy that you found the poem's message to be inspiring and one that encourages us to be more loving toward each other and to take much better care of our beautiful planet. I am also looking forward to spring as I love to work in the garden and hopefully, I will see many ladybugs this year. Best wishes to you!

Lora Hollings (author) on February 20, 2020:

Thanks for reading and I really appreciate your wonderful comment, Chitrangada. It was my wish that this poem would have a peaceful effect on people and convey the importance of protecting earth and all of its amazing creatures just as the ladybug queen protects all the life in her garden. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Lora Hollings (author) on February 20, 2020:

Thanks Liz for stopping by and commenting on my article. It is appreciated. I'm glad that you liked the poem and the illustrations. Have a great weekend!

Lora Hollings (author) on February 20, 2020:

Thanks Jason for reading my article and your comment is greatly appreciated. Yes, there really is no better feeling than in helping someone in need. That's wild that you could hear Morgan Freeman reading my poem out loud! I'm deeply complimented. I really like Morgan Freeman and he certainly has the voice to make you sit up and take note. Have a great weekend Jason!

Alyssa from Ohio on February 16, 2020:

What a beautiful poem, Lora! This is a great message and inspiration for us all to be a little kinder to each other, as well as our planet. I must say, it also has me dreaming of warmer days spent under the sunshine, tending to the garden.

Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on February 16, 2020:

Beautiful poem, beautiful message and beautiful images.

I am a bit late, but Happy Valentine’s Day.

Loved the delicacy and the softness of the poem.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful composition, on this day of love.

Liz Westwood from UK on February 16, 2020:

This is a well worked poem. I appreciate the illustrations too.