An American Indian Legend
Traditionally this poem is read by your appointed person prior to the butterfly release
An American Indian Legend
If anyone desires a wish to come true they must first
Capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it.
As a butterfly can make no sound, the butterfly can not
Reveal the wish to anyone but the great spirit
Who hears and sees all.
In gratitude for giving the beautiful butterfly its freedom,
The wish will be taken to the heavens to be granted.
For Weddings the following line can be added prior to the release.
‘We have gathered to grant this couple all our best wishes and are about to set these butterflies free in trust that all these wishes will be granted.’