John Beharry Poet Quatrain

Metamorphosis of a Butterfly

Laid as an egg on a leaf by your mother
you patiently awaited Nature's magic spell
In a few days you became a caterpillar
then calmly chewed your way out of the shell

You feasted on the leaves as you grew each day
shedding your skin when it became too tight
Then attached yourself to a safe spot to stay
in a self-made cocoon to keep out of sight

Safe in the shelter of your silken enclosure
you matured to a fully developed pupa
Within which the body of the caterpillar
was transformed into a glorious winged creature

You split the enclosure when the time was right
and then crawled into the outside world slowly
Your wings expanded and they became bright
while the air exposure strengthened your body

At last you stood with opened gossamer wings
glistening with glorious colours of the rainbow 
Whose beauty brightens up the surroundings
and lifts the human spirit wherever you go

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Suzanne Delaney August 9, 2014 at 3:58 PM wow John: great description. I wrote one on similar in theme a few years back and chose a Glosa form using one of Emily Dickenson;s poems for the ending lines in each stanza. The title is Butterfly - A Glosa if you ever want to read it, http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=466134 Enjoy your weekend

Pandita Sietesantos August 2, 2014 at 3:36 PM This is so beautiful, John! I am glad you drew my attention to this wonderful piece which is full of captivating imagery and lovely details that pulls the reader into the butterfly's story. I find this exceptionally thrilling! Thank you for sharing! John Beharry August 2, 2014 at 11:27 PM Thank you, Pandita. I am glad you like it. I enjoyed writing it and going into the technical details even though I feel some may view it as being too technical for poetry. It is all part of the process of Nature anyway, and she is my first love.

Jan Allison July 15, 2014 at 8:06 PM I have written several poems about butterflies. I love the imagery - this is simply enchanting! Hugs Jan xx John Beharry July 19, 2014 at 9:27 AM Thanks, Jan. I, also, wrote some other "butterfly" pieces, including one on the "Monarch Butterfly" and some Haiku. I love butterflies for they brighten up our lives. Have a Beautiful day!