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 © Lesley Brown | Year Posted 2011
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