Metamorphosis

my earthly path is stormy . . . tangled and twisted_ time for a metamorphosis . . . for rebirth there must be introspection and contemplation reflection, enlightenment, and mindfulness and perceptions must transform . . . so, like the butterfly . . . I will change ~ this recovery is one of an awakening and a growth to move forward I must let go of all hurts for they are anchors holding me in chains ~ it is hard to comprehend the cruelty that some people throw like swords my one thought in my musings is that I will ever remain gentle and kind to all . . . ~ I will fold my wings like a rose today and for recovery I will regenerate and enrich my mind and improve my thinking ~ in my meditation- I hear the drums of my ancestors like a heart beating in my soul I am reminded of teachings of the grandfathers in the sky I will gather their wisdom and insight to life . . . and they tell me that a spiritual quest is needed and I know now what I must do . . . in stillness is my rebirth . . . "a journey" . . . in my mind ~ yes, I am flawed and have made mistakes many times I did the wrong thing and made the wrong decision should have . . . would have to often . . . not stood up for me . . . but, I forgive me and because of that I am transformed ~ _________________________ October 17, 2022 Poetry/Free Verse/metamorphosis Copyright Protected, ID 10-1495-062-17 All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France Written for the Premiere contest, ER: Enlightenment sponsor, Chantelle Anne Cooke, Judged 10/25/2022 Third Place