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Caterpillars Become Butterflies

They said that she was ugly, fat, and shy. She went her way to shameful words and sneers. Ignored or worse by those who passed her by, She'd weep the dew each night with all her tears. The caterpillar, few have understood. In every garden scorned and undesired Until such time she reaches womanhood. Then by all men she's suddenly admired. The dress she wears so colorful and slim. Her freckled skin now silky, fair, and smooth. Her every movement, elegant and prim, But still she bears the cruelness of her youth. And when she flits so daintily our way Perhaps that's why she never deems to stay. 9.2.18 Contest 1: Personification poem of a pet, wild animal or insect (N/A) Contest 2: Brian Stand contest #490 (N/A)

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/4/2019 12:31:00 AM

Wow Jesse, I am delighted that Luloo gave so many of us a second chance to have our poems that got N/As viewed. I love this little gem with its superb ending! It is going into my Faves my friend! Congratulations on deserving your first placement! : ) xxoo

Debjani Mitra

Date: 9/8/2018 6:38:00 AM

there is hidden beauty in this sonnet...it shows and touches the reader

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/8/2018 7:38:00 AM

Thank you so much. This one went largely unnoticed when I posted it so I am so glad to see you found it and enjoyed it.

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/6/2018 7:45:00 AM

I truly enjoyed reading this wonderful sonnet my friend. Great verses and fine finish! A fav,,,,

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/8/2018 7:39:00 AM

Thank you, Robert.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/3/2018 9:10:00 PM

This is wonderfully expressive personification, tastily---yet pointedly---written. Can't understand why it hasn't drawn any comments yet. Excellent! Best wishes, Gershon

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/3/2018 9:57:00 PM

Many thanks. Oddly this one had very few views compared to my other poems. I suspect that is because I posted it this weekend when most people were traveling.