Road To Glory

wee caterpillar creeps across the old wood porch glory still hidden leggy, brown creature hangs shrouded in a cocoon as the miraculous transformation begins spring sun hides the chrysalis penetrating warmth stirs life painted in the sun artist’s pallet holds brilliant colors luminous teal black-tip wings etched with gold trim fluttering free winged wonder searches for her clan beholder sees but one of a kind
*For Brian's contest "Up to 18 Lines"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 2/15/2012 5:43:00 PM
one of my fondest and earliest memories. Oh how I would torture insects in my toddler youth! Not on purpose though:( I knew I'd find a treasure on your poetry page tonite!
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Date: 2/15/2012 6:28:00 AM
Nice one, Carolyn. It reminds me of my old wood porch and a butterfly that emerged from its chrysalis there beside my front steps. Beautiful "transformation" Very creative!
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Date: 2/14/2012 12:56:00 PM
"Painted in the sun." I can see a Tiger Swallowtail high above the trees. Nice write. LOve, daver
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Date: 2/13/2012 7:00:00 PM
Its a beautiful read Carolyn , thank you for sharing this , Hugs and best wishes , Declan xxx
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Date: 2/13/2012 3:56:00 PM
I just love your chrysalis poem! And the painting of the butterfly is truly wonderful and gorgeous! I really enjoyed this great poem this afternoon/evening Carolyn! Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem with us all!! Awesome Work!!
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Date: 2/13/2012 2:28:00 PM
love this sweet piece - I had a pet caterpillar as a boy, but I thought it died when it went into its cocoon, LOL
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