Flight of the Caterpillar

The caterpillar,
Who spends half of its life
Bound to the ground,
Or clinging to a leaf,
Spins a cocoon and  falls asleep,

But who, can you tell me,
When it emerges with its beautiful wings,
Teaches it to fly?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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March 29, 2015 at 3:31 AM
Lovely one. Your work is short, simple, yet there is so much depth in the question. It's one of those questions that leaves us thinking all the day.. Always, Laura
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March 26, 2015 at 8:40 PM
Reminds me of the saying, "Good things come to those who wait"...I would like to fall asleep and wakeup up beautiful! Nicely written :)
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