A New Beginning

Inching forward ever so slowly
the caterpillar makes 
its way toward the leaf.

Mustering up all its strength
it uses a final burst of energy
to make the cocoon.  Saying
 good-bye to this suffocating
world, it prepares for a new
beginning - a new life.

Cracking the cocoon 
a glorious butterfly 
stretches  its wings
preparing to fly away.

Opening its eyes 
the caterpillar realizes 
that it was all a dream
and it’s still in the glass jar.

Trapped.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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April 10, 2016 at 1:33 AM
wow, that was deep lesley. linda
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