On the plateau
of parental bliss,
caterpillar turns butterfly,
cocooned no more, she flies,
soaring in adolescent wings,
under the watchful gaze
of a mothers smile.
Author notes
Hi Alix 
Ill explain this a little:-
Plateau of parental bliss depicted by the column under the jar- the tower of strength from parents , support if you like
caterpillar turns butterfly,
cocooned no more - the transition of leaving childlike ways behind into the realms of "grown up " ways or adulthood
I saw the jar with the lid off kinda like mother opening the door to life yet still there on the outside keeping a watchful eye to make sure all is well. Hope you enjoy reading
A contest entry
- SPECIAL INVITE PLEASE...Outside the Box...Pic Prompt by nevadapoet.
1000 points, ended September 15, 2008, 19 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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a very lovely write, thank you for sharing this with us i see it has won a well desreved trophy
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a sweet and wonderful write, most enjoyable ( can you tell i love this beautifulk poem? ) a well deserved trophy winner
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Oh, so glad I chose this poem to read...As I love butterflies, and the story behind them...You have written this so beautifully, brother...I just love your words as always...Such imagery, which you specialize in!..Bookmarked!
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oi, such a lovely write, to watch one grow would truly be a mothers pride and joy.
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This is a beautiful piece, even without the contest. A very enjoyable read.
Well done,
Slayer
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Thank you for accepting our invitation. yes, I understand and thank you for the further explanation. I enjoyed the read.
Alix...Daughter of Nevadapoet
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The beautiful formations of a butterfly and the deep love of a Mother letting go...truly a master piece to touch the heart of its reader...niaish kind soul for sharing it with me
was a winner in my book
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Amazing!!!
Caterpuuuurfect!!! Great take on the prompt!!! Best of luck to you in this contest!!! Peace, Cyn
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Wonderful Write.
I saw this picture and couldn't think of anything. You did wonderful with it. Terrific idea and imagery. A pleasure to read this afternoon. You take care.
Best of Luck,
Hugs To You
Aunt Sandy
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Wow dear brother you are good with the symbolism and imagery...I do like how cleverly you have gone with the prompt..A real masterpiece here...Bookmarked for reference and excellence!
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Thank you my dear friend Rose , your comments are so inspiring, thank you
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This is beautiful penned in Concrete Form. I understand it perfectly and I don't think the explanation in the author notes is necessary.
Bravo!
Love,
Amera♥
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Thank you Amera for your lovely comment
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aha metamorphosis
I love butterflies and they seem to love me back for some unknown reason. To me they represent transition, change, growth, beauty...
so much symbolism to the gentle butterfly
I love your poem, this time she represents the maturation process and the leaving of the nest
well done
ty for the visit
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Thank you so much for reading , a beautiful comment honours me from such talent
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Excellent
Ah, 'tis a fine write, indeed. You expressed your thoughts quite well. Thanks for sharing this one with us. -
very clever
Hey dear Brother. I am friends with your aunts. So they must be My aunts but some are my soul sisters so there is somethin' a goin' on here. LOL
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LOL hmm no comment 
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