Why Caterpillars Do Not Wear Shoes

I watched a little caterpillar
walking up a tree
and wondered how 
that worm would look
if he were dressed like me.
I think his mother would complain
if she had shoes to buy,
cause by the time she tied them all
he’d be a butterfly!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Inman Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 9:50 PM
How cute.
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June 29, 2020 at 2:46 PM
Hello Susan Jeavons, so nice to met you. I like your poem. It is cute. Enjoy your day my friend.
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July 3, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Hello Susan Jeavons, You are welcomed my friend. Enjoy your day my friend.Blessings
Jeavons Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 5:31 PM
Thank you Darlene! I am glad you liked the poem! Have a good week! Blessings, Susan Maree
Debole Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 3:01 PM
Susan, Your title drew me right in, and I had to read your poem. Loved it! - Gail
Jeavons Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Thank you Gail. I'm glad you liked it. Blessings to you. Susan Maree
Tor Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 4:35 PM
Susan this was so cute. Enjoyed.
Jeavons Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Glad you enjoyed it Michael. Thank you. Blessings, Susan Maree
Leffanta Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Cute! Aloha! Rico
Jeavons Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Aloha! Thank you! Susan Maree
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 7:56 PM
Charmed and giggling! This is adorable. Awesome poem Susan! I needed this :))) A fave! xomo
Jeavons Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Thank you so much Pigeon Tart! Glad I could make you giggle. Blessings, Susan Maree
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 3:46 PM
This is so adorable. I will share it with my eight year old granddaughter who loves poetry and butterflies Susan. I loved it! blessings xxoo
Jeavons Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 11:09 AM
So glad you loved it. Let me know what your granddaughter thinks! Blessings to you too. Susan Maree
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