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Transmutation

In human form I was born. In human frame I will stay,
but for some other species, life doesn't transpire that way.
A wiggly caterpillar transmutes into a wondrous creature
when it emerges with beautiful wings as its best feature.

I can't begin to imagine myself in an altered physical form
and have my atoms rearranged, deviated from the norm.
I wonder... if I entered another realm, in the spiritual sense,
would I cast shadows or auras of light in bright effulgence?

For the transfigured mind of my heart to be in mutual accord, 
first it must surrender the resident ego to receive its reward. 
Once I perceived answers to the bounty of questions asked,
could I be transmuted again, or would my future be masked?

Is it likely that my state of 'being' will be something to resist
and query in what physiological sentience could I feasibly exist?
I seek clarification about what happens in life as a transmutation.
Is it even something I could fathom, given a plausible explanation?

I don't wish to become a frog from tadpole, and egg hatched,
because to my human body, I have become rather attached.
First, I'd inquire if there is a reversion process after mutation
that would rescind metamorphosis through a surgical ablation.

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2023

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Valsa George Date: 12/10/2023 8:22:00 PM You have raised some profound questions about transmutation and have come up with wise observations. As you are attached to your body, you don't wish to have a bodily transmutation as a chrysalis being formed into a butterfly. For transfiguring the mind , the most essential requirement you see is casting ego from one's mind. If it is possible, one reaches the state of transmutation. Very intelligent broodings on a deep subject, Lin. A great entry for the contest. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/10/2023 9:02:00 PM That’s quite a remarkable review, Valsa and one that captures what I was trying to express. Thank you for being so insightful.

Paul Willason Date: 12/9/2023 8:42:00 PM You have put some thought and interesting ideas into this one Lin...quite spellbinding and captivating...wrapped up in your usual clever way with words. Would be good to try transmuting...so long as there was a revert button. Take care... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/10/2023 8:56:00 PM Thank you very much, Paul. It was a thought provoking theme.

Jerry Brotherton Date: 12/9/2023 4:32:00 PM Kiss a frog and it turns into a prince but does it still eat flies? A great entry for the contest my friend. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/9/2023 4:55:00 PM Lol Jerry. What a fun comment you’ve offered. Thanks so much.

Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/9/2023 2:59:00 PM This cute, wondrous poem brings attention to those poor animals whose lives are changed in a cocoon. I don't think you would like it. Remember, some insects don't have mouths, so eating is out of the question. It wouldn't be for me. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/9/2023 4:53:00 PM It uses that type of mutation or metamorphosis to relate how it would take place in humans. Thank you, Hilda.