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Caterpillar

Creeping from leaf to leaf
Calculating its moves
Creating its next phase…
Chrysalis born anew
Casting forth butterfly!
Common name swallowtail,
Character is to soar.

 8/22/16

Pleiades C contest
Sponsor Kim Merryman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Breidenthal Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 1:20 AM
:) Another beautiful poem. Kinda reminds me of the process of metamorphosis. Precious verse. :)
Callus Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:12 PM
Pleased to be back with congratulations, Connie....also wishing you a lovely weekend:) Regards // paul
Merryman Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 12:43 PM
It's amazing how a lowly caterpillar can turn into a beautiful butterfly. You described the process well in 7 short lines, Connie. Congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 4:09 AM
If only I could have had more syllables Kim...but that is what makes this form such a challenge. I am very happy with my placement in your contest. I just loved the picture of the little Caterpillar I read that they can make their eyes larger to scare off other insects. I think he looks so darn cute with those big eyes! Thank you for the inspiration to write this poem Kim. I enjoyed your contest. ; )
Nusker Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 5:11 AM
Nicely described. Enjoyed it. Congratulations on your win, Connie.
Andresen Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 4:06 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poems, Connie :) - hugs and :)
Wigley Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 12:40 AM
Lovely little piece, Connie, congrats! Viv x
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 1:48 AM
Thank you Viv. These pleiades are a bit of a challenge. ; )
Singh Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 11:28 PM
Very vividly portrayed. Congrats!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:15 AM
Thank you Sushma. ; )
Krampe Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 9:33 PM
Congrats on your win - nice one!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:16 AM
Thank you very much Agnes. ; )
Haight Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 7:33 PM
Such imagery in your words, Connie. No need for pictures! Nicely written and congratulations on your fine win in the 'Pleiades C' contest! Hugs, Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:16 AM
Thank you very much Sandra. ; )
May Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 5:22 PM
Congrats on your win Connie
Allison Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 5:08 PM
You chose a beautiful theme Connie - congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:18 AM
Thank you very much Jan. I sure enjoyed your butterfly one for the B Contest. ; )
Medders Tobechi Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 4:54 PM
Nice pleiades and cute pictures. Congratulations. Never knew they were so cute.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:22 AM
When I saw the photo of the little caterpillar I thought it was adorable. Thank you Janis. ; )
Leiser Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 3:07 PM
Oh, this is very good, Connie! I've always loved caterpillars and watching them inch along! Should do well in the contest :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 1:40 AM
It made the list and I am happy about the Laura. I thought the lit t le caterpillar in this picture was so cute. Thanks, Connie ; )
Austin Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 11:05 AM
The tiger is so familiar and such a flyer! Kids will always see the swallowtail, high up in the trees, but few think of the transformation, it's miracle. Thanks for the memory. Love, daver
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:20 AM
It is so amazing to think about the little caterpillar, how it is able to transform into having wings and become able to fly. Thank you very much Daver. ; )
Callus Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 7:43 AM
An enjoyable poem, Connie. I have always been attracted by the life cycle of caterpillars/butterflies. We take this process for granted, often sparing little thought to another of nature's miracles! gl in the contest. Regards // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 2:27 AM
It is a little miracle Paul. Thank you for your encouraging words. ; )
Andresen Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 11:28 AM
- I love this one, Connie - Luck in the contest ........ a winner already - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 10:37 AM
This poem should soar to the top in the contest Connie.
Chansarkar Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 8:30 AM
Loved it Connie!
May Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 8:21 AM
A lovely write Connie...best wishes...
Turner Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 7:24 AM
This is a fun subject, Connie. Informative, beautiful and positive. A winning combination in my book Mrs Connie. Good luck.
Gupta Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 6:02 AM
Very intelligent treatment of the theme ... all the best ...
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 4:44 PM
Thank you for your very nice comment Probir! ; )
Marie Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 1:24 AM
A breathtaking Pleiades Connie :-) I love how in so few words you have beautifully captured their 'life path'...magical :-) A for sure fave, 7+ My best to you in the contest. blessings, lynn p.s. this is a 'must' for me to learn economy of words and Pleiades and simply to enjoy...you win the 'trifecta'...with me :-) thank you :-)
Marie Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 4:22 AM
...fave is in :-) Congratulations on the win Connie..a most deserving honour :-) lynn
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 4:38 PM
I thought the big eyes on the caterpillar were so cute. I read that they can enlarge their eyes to scare off predators. Thank you for such sweet praise of this little poem. Somehow your fave didn't show up, but it is enough that you thought it worthy of a fave. I do love this form but it is a real challenge with its short syllable restrictions. Blessings, Connie ; )
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