Why do butterflies fly away?

A child asked an elder
Why do butterflies fly away
I tried to pick one up
But it would not stay
The child's elder answered
Butterflies are not like you
All of their short lives
Butterflies are pursued
Animals chase butterflies
Thats why they have to hide
Having the unfortunate decision
Involving fight or flight
Some butterflies are brightly colored
Displaying danger in their skin
Others camouflage
So the predator does not win
Butterflies are prey
Most of nature wants them dead
But this is not your fate
The child's elder said
Children are protected
Or that is the plan
You will never have to run
Or hide from evil hands
We always will protect you
Unlike creatures in the wild
And that my love will be
Our prayer for every child.

Fanning the atmosphere
White trunked and full of glory
Star shaped apendages
Tell of natures story
Seed pods like a fluff ball
Footprints like a giant
Extending branches as if
Shes welcoming new clients
If you want silence
Come and speak to me
If you want an audience
Converse with a tree

Celestial decoration
Stamp sized, and ornate
He lives for the attention
Yet his jobs to pollinate
Sipping floral sweetness
Drinking up or eyes
Fluttering like madness
Waking sleepy skies.

Some fall stuff...Dickinson style

The leaves went on a tumble
Sideways off the trees
Some with a mighty wind gust
Some with a gentle breeze.
A symphony of gales
As grey skies paint the dawn
Autumn debuts this evening
Yet the robin continues her song