Butterfly

Once again my tears have fallen. But not for someone else. They fall silently and inward Only for myself. It’s ok this time That my tears are for me. I trust myself, Just this once. Tears of retribution Of anger and utter joy. My life in peaceful turmoil. Love and pain in chaotic harmony. Just for a change I can be strong enough to change. Change my heart And all my life. Peaceful and complete In hope and dismay. My feet firmly planted In the Rock in which I anchor. Just like a caterpillar, I am curled up Unready to break through Into the world. One day when my heart’s complete. My wings will unfold And I a beautiful butterfly Will grace the world. A short time I will live. Until the old becomes cocooned. A new life at rebirth, A new coat of colours to show. With my new life I will strive To change my heart and my soul. Beauty shall be my end product In power will my beauty be displayed.