sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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METAMORPHOSIS

this poem written for Bite Size Contest no119 Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, sponsor July 28, 2025

METAMORPHOSIS
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caterpillar, clad in emerald armor,
pauses at the fence, a splintered barrier.
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.

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Bill Baker July 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM I like the mystery and depth of your contest entry, Sara. Good luck! Bill

Duke Beaufort July 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM Sara, nice to see a caterpillar bridging a gap. Your words make me think that every day brings us to a new something or other. Hopefully a pleasant something. Smiles!!

CayCay Godwin July 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM And it is, indeed, the journey is a metamorphosis. I really like this, it delivers meaning and an image. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Joseph P. DiMino July 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM And that it is...the journey itself. Brilliant!! Love it! You get a FAV! sara Etgen-Baker July 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM Wow!Thank you for your enouragement and support, Joe. I'm also grateful for the FAVE! Have a blessed evening, Sara

Sotto Poet July 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM This lovely poem explores metamorphosis and progress. It uses the caterpillar's effort to symbolize the human struggle to overcome life's hardships and find hope. The caterpillar's movement symbolizes possibility and metamorphosis. Good luck with the contest sara Etgen-Baker July 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM I always appreciate your in depth comments, Sotto! Grateful for your encouragement and support...have an enjoyable evening, Sara