Xandria and the Butterfly

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Xandria, the faerie princess, intently watched the cocoon

Patiently she waited, knowing what would emerge soon

As the new butterfly first spread her wings,

Xandria pouted, "Why cannot I have such beautiful things?"

Said the butterfly, "I was not always so beautiful like you,

I was once an ugly pupae, not knowing if this body would do."

Xandria fluttered off and perched in a flower,

Then then wept when its once sweet nectar now tasted sour

But still, it wasn't enough to get her intoxicated,

"Why must my princess of a life be so complicated?

Shall I banish this beautiful butterfly, and retain my throne?

Perhaps I'll just capture her and bring her to my home."

Xandria wiped her tears and thought of a gift,

Could an offering of nectar possibly lift?

The princess heard the baby cry, and agreed to herself,

It's my duty, I know, to put my jealousy upon the shelf

"Here, my lovely companion, of beauty so rare and true,

I never imagined to be exceeded by you.

You're such a lovely butterfly, so delicate and sweet,

Surely the most beautiful little butterfly I ever did meet

If only you were a girl, I'd love to make you mine.

But no, I guess I'll get along without you just fine."

The baby butterfly cradled Xandria with gossamer wings all around,

Whispering softly, a gentle and comforting sound

I find you attractive in many splendid ways, it's true

I've been dreaming, I confess, of a girl just like you!

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