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I was happy being a caterpillar

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I was happy being a caterpillar

 

Now I'm locked inside another world
Safe from trips to the park
where I may or may not
fall from the swing
and get a bump to the head
Always fixed by a grin...


I'm safe from all those little moments
When I take life for granted
when I don't wear a coat
in the drizzly rain
and when I jump in big puddles
much to everyone's disdain...


Now I'm safe here in this little cocoon
getter stronger again for a while
and I'm scared but hopeful
as I slowly transform
hoping I'm strong enough
to one day be reborn...


And I know this is my biggest test
So I won't let myself be weak
I'll smile, I promise
and laugh and cope
and I'll keep all my fear
wrapped up in hope...


I can't be sad about this journey
or that it might be killer
No, I mustn't say that word...

but I was happy being a caterpillar.






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painting by David Allen Graham http://www.davidallengraham.com/

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  • pumpykin
    October 8
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    This is soooo beautiful, I absolutely love it


  • storiesuntold gold member
    May 25
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    This is written very well

    Mnay young people lock themslelves within their own mind unknowing that just because they have thjoughts those thoughts arent always have meaning .Even as adults we often ave thoughts such as yours but as you grow older you find that l;earning to process those thoughts and release those that are bad and hold on to the good ones is true freedom and the pathway to life and joy and love


  • maa gold member
    January 23

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    wow ellie ...
    this poem is amazing ...
    I still remember our conversation in which you told me about the metaphor of the caterpillar and the butterfly relating to your current situation ... you have expressed your feelings in a very mature, lucid and touching manner, I am truly touched ...
    I will keep my spirit's eye on your little coccoon, caressing it with thoughts of compassion and prayers of strength and encouragement ...

    much, much love,
    big sista maa


  • Kill My Insides
    January 17

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    I love this poem. it shows you're point of view and is very symbolic, i just wonder what exactly is going on here.
    anyways, i love it. beautiful (and great image with it too)


    • little-hug silver member
      January 19
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      Thank you for the lovely comment. It is a very personal poem but I'm glad that the metaphor and symbolism came across okay and that I don't just sound like a crazy person wishing I could stay a catterpillar.

  • Bruce silver member
    January 15

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    Yes, this is very sweet. And you have taken the road less traveled: instead of talking about being a butterfly you concentrate on caterpillar and cocoon. That's neat!


    • little-hug silver member
      January 16
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      thank you for the lovely comment and for understanding my poem.


  • Lanasaur
    January 15
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    good,good i like your creative sense of poetry

  • Sky Prince Ireland gold member
    January 15

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    Wow Ellie this is something! Unique and well created. I like this. Thanks for sharing.
    Love Brian

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