Metamorphosis

In the shadow of life passed,
we build our pinnacle of solace high,
shielding the demise of our own making.
We draw further within our being,
spinning the silken thread 
more tightly about our cocoon.

raised 
from oblivion...
ecstasy awaits

Dare not deny self love, 
in it is revealed love of all things.
Dare not deny self esteem, without which…
we hide ourselves from ourselves,
never to know how beautiful we are,
in metamorphosis of soul.

© cgh nov 5 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ronthorpe Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Charles, This is a wonderful poem. I really enjoyed reading it. Congrats on making Debbie's winners' list................S.Ronthorpe - "Sam I Am"
Sweetheart Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 8:34 PM
congrats Charles on a terrific win for this wonderful write on transformation theme luv..
Arowolo Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Awesome write,Charles.Congratulations on your win in Debbie`s contest...
Brown Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations on your win in ~Debbie Guzzi's~ "Transformation" contest Charles. Love, Carol
Telling Avatar
December 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM
This is brilliant. Congratulations!
Guzzi Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 3:44 PM
and so we all pray SO GLAD to see you win big! Light & Love Chas
Brown Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Chris' contest Charles. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations x
Guzzi Avatar
November 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM
as the the 3 line verse in the middle the meaning of the word oblivion & ecstacy are subjective..a matter sof opinion not a fact..NOT an OBJECT which can be seen, has an odour, tasted, or touched..and I would GUESS this would not be seen as haiku...I did my best Charles only Michael really knows but if I have to decide..I don't see hear taste smell anything ..it's all in your mind..blank screen..here
Henderson Avatar
November 5, 2011 at 6:13 PM
based on what you and I have previously known to be true about haiku I agree 100 per cent. However, this poem is identical to the one which i posted which won the award with hsa. It is subjective and the cut is about opposite feelings. Feeling are now accepted as well as the senses.
Wesley Avatar
November 4, 2011 at 7:08 PM
Love this Charles, you point out some very deep thoughts throughout the verse.
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