sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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CATERPILLAR'S JOURNEY

CATERPILLAR'S* JOURNEY
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a caterpillar, 
clad in emerald armor,
pauses at the fence—
a splintered barrier,
a threshold of dreams.

It inches forward,
a tiny architect of hope,
navigating the spaces
between the known and the unknown,
as if the journey itself is a metamorphosis. 

For a moment it hangs,
suspended in the air,
its tiny heart racing,
reflecting on the fence
that separates the past from the future.

I watch, pondering upon its journey,
the courage it takes
to inch forward,
to trust in the unseen,
to embrace the risk of change.

*Note: Poem originally written for Haiku Shack’s (Creative Ramblings Weekly prompt) July 28, 2025. This is my original poem

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Rowena Velasco August 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM What a beautifully delicate reflection! I love how you capture the caterpillar’s journey as a metaphor for courage and transformation. The imagery of “a threshold of dreams” really lingers. It’s a gentle reminder that every small step toward the unknown is a step toward growth and metamorphosis.Congratulations! sara Etgen-Baker August 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM Your comments tell me that you appreciated and understood the dept of this poem. I'm grateful for your visit and kind words. Thanks for your congratulatory words...wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Bill Baker July 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM You seem to know a lot about caterpillars, Sara. A daring tale of risk / reward. I enjoyed reading this poem of yours. Bill sara Etgen-Baker August 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM thank you, dear hubby. You're so kind

Duke Beaufort July 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM Sara, this has a lot to say about the unknown and how we might react to it as well. Hard to know the depth of emotion a caterpillar might feel. Smiles! sara Etgen-Baker August 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM thank you, Duke! Sorry I'm just now seeing your comment...don't know how I missed it. I agree...hard to know how a caterpillar would feel :-) enjoy your evening, Sara