THE BEETLE AND THE BUTTERFLY - A Love Story, by John Lechner
A butterfly says: "It sure is lonely being a butterfly."
A beetle says: "It sure is lonely being a beetle."
A butterfly says: "Look, there's a beetle all by himself."
The beetle says: "Look, there's a butterfly. Maybe she's friendly?"
The butterfly says: "He probably doesn't notice me. I'll try fluttering my wings."
The beetle says: "Her wings are so beautiful! Mine are just plain and awkward."
The butterfly says: "He isn't looking. Maybe he thinks I'm a show off?"
The beetle says: "I don't want to stare, or she'll think I'm staring!"
The butterfly says: "I'll fly closer, maybe he'll say hello."
The beetle says: "Oh no, she's coming this way!"
The butterfly says: "He must see me by now. Why isn't he saying anything?"
The beetle says: "What should I say? What should I say?"
The butterfly says: "Maybe he doesn't want to be bothered?"
The beetle says: "Maybe she doesn't want to talk to me?"
The butterfly says: "Why would a well-grounded beetle want to talk with me anyway?"
The beetle says: "I know, as soon as she gets closer, I'll say hello."
The butterfly says: "I might as well leave, since he obviously doesn't like me."
The beetle says: "Hey, where is she going?"
The butterfly says: "It sure is lonely being a butterfly."
The beetle says: "It sure is lonely being a beetle."