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Insecure Butterfly

Fluttering on the brink
In agitated motion
Insecure butterfly
Filled with erratic notion

Hidden away, out of sight
Flying the safest course
Never far from her cocoon
But filled with sad remorse

This is not the motion of nature
This is no way to live
Smothered in your silken shell
You have nothing of yourself to give

Choose to take a risk
Take a chance
Insecure butterfly
Learn to dance

Spread forth your wings
Sojourn to distant places
Be spontaneous, adventurous
Eager to meet new faces

Not living in the threshold 
Scrutinizing trouble
Playing life safe
Living in a bubble

Copyright © Gayle Mcmillan | Year Posted 2012