Born To Fly

My life begins on the leaves of a plant. Most young are known as larvae or caterpillars; Hatched from the eggs of a butterfly. My first meal is the egg shell from which I was born. So I can grow up healthy & strong; I eat leaves by the pound. But my skin keeps changing like it doesn't fit anymore. I shed off the layers, so that I can grow. Now I'm big & full, no more feasting for me. I've formed into a stage of chrysalis; to meditate & sleep. Motionless in the pupa, in this stage there is peace. A change has come, through the dark of the night, I feel complete. Full of new life, after 15 days; I emerge out of the chrysalis. My wings small & wet with a natural fluid that's pumped into my wings; to give them strength. I spread my wings with all my might. Destined to soar, now I'm ready for flight. Butterflies are so beautiful to see. Granny says they're unique just like me. Radiant colors, like the monarch, how they shine so bright. And their wings, how they dance once she learns to fly.