Metamorphosis

Inspired by the comments of my friend John Rhinem :



Once broken and battered, love's never the same
It is what it is, there's no one to blame
In every life, there comes some pain
The task to grow and love again
Climbing into a shell of self pity and doubt
Convinced to always live without
The larvae trapped within its cocoon
changes and grows by the light of the moon
By the warmth of the sunlight, a crack appears
New life emerging, shedding its tears
Slowly it stretches, spreads delicate wings
colors so vibrant, it flutters and sings
With grace and beauty, it takes to the air
Willing to love, ready to care
The old life long gone, pricked by the thorn
Now truly is new, fresh and reborn
So much beauty and strength, freedom at last
The Phoenix has risen up from the ash
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Mehta Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Lovely write, walter
Ainsley Avatar
June 24, 2013 at 7:46 AM
The heart doesn't break but it deeppens with understanding . Nice poem thank you Walter. Be Happy.
Ford Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 2:37 AM
good stuff walter!!! rhyming poetry is song's first cousin. check me out at:www.thepoetbandcompany.yolasite.com [email protected]
The Drunken Poet Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 2:05 PM
WOW Superb write dear poet!!! I really enjoyed this!!!
Williams Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Thank you again Elliot....... Walter
Williams Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Walter, good profound words, it tells of the strength of love...welcome..David
Williams Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Thank you David....,,Walter
Flach Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Terrific write Walter, thanks for sharing. I like the imagery and the personification in this write. Nice flow, good rhyme and meter, enjoyable to read and a continuity of theme and story. And, to top it off, I love the title you choose for this write. Thanks for sharing. Joe
Williams Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Thank you so much Joe... Truly appreciated...........Walter
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