Echoes of a Chrysalis

She makes her way out of the cocoon Spreading wings so bright, they shine like the moon Unaware of her impending doom Not knowing that she too will pass soon She flutters around like a fickle-minded child In search of flowers with nectar sweet and mild Unaware of her impending doom Not knowing that she too will pass soon She sets her gaze upon another One quite unlike any other Unaware of her impending doom Not knowing that she too will pass soon She begins to plan their future together Believing that it will last forever Unaware of her impending doom Not knowing that she too will pass soon Soon there is to be one more Excitement runs through her core Unaware of her impending doom Not knowing that she too will pass soo She lays the egg and looks at it for a moment so brief As it lies there in the moonlight, upon a leaf Unaware of her impending doom Not knowing that she too will pass soon Three weeks have passed, she's become frail Her once bright wings now are pale Unaware of her impending doom Not knowing that she too will pass soon Noticing her rugged breath With open arms she embraces death Now aware of her impending doom Knowing that she too will pass soon