It was so lovely
in the afternoon.
I decided to
sit and read on the
patio with the mums
in view right over
the pages of my book.
I had seen a Monarch
in the asters at the
side of the house
earlier.
So, when I took
a break from
reading, I headed
up the hill at the
side of the house.
Only to find this.
Such a sad event
to come upon
on a perfect day!
The male Monarch did
not move.
I don't know where his
journey began,
but it ended here
in Connecticut,
much short of
his destination in
Mexico.
