Terrell Martin Poet Rhyme

The Caterpillar

I watched a caterpillar climb a tree
Wondering why in the world not me, 
Taking it as a fortuitous sign
While seeing that poor critter climb.  

Holding my breath with squinted eyes
Thinking to myself, how very wise  
We humans are by strange design
While seeing that poor critter climb. 

Minute by minute in our eternal now
His journey and mine combined somehow,  
Over the branches and through the vines 
While seeing that poor critter climb.

Under summer skies and wandering winds 
Waiting to see where his journey ends, 
When butterfly wings suddenly spread
And that critter flies before my eyes, instead.  

© Terrell Martin, 02/09/2025

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Deb M February 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM Awww such a beautiful poem Terrell…..especially the last stanza! Debx Deb M February 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM Undeserved visits l think not Terrell you are a wonderful poet and reading your words brings me joy my friend! Debx Terrell Martin February 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM Hello Dear Deb and thank you for reading and commenting so kindly as you always do. You never disappoint me with your undeserved visits and words of encouragement. I also can't wait to visit your poetry and repay your kindness. Until then, God bless, Terrell

Gordon Mcconnell February 19, 2025 at 6:48 AM Lovely piece Terrell, really enjoyed this one, I used to remember walking home from school watching the caterpillar walk across the road, I lived out in the country in thesevdays. Have a great day, hope you are well. Blessings,Gordon Terrell Martin February 19, 2025 at 9:26 AM Thanks again, Gordon. It's always a pleasure hearing from you and commenting so graciously on my poetry. It comes as no surprise that nature always connects to those "Higher domains." I hope you're having a wonderful & blessed week. /// Terrell