The Caterpillar
A cocoon covers me
in ashen grave clothes,
and God's Spirit
moves around me in mystery,
but I emerge arrayed
in a flare of bright colors,
a real live beauty queen
of the insect world.
in ashen grave clothes,
and God's Spirit
moves around me in mystery,
but I emerge arrayed
in a flare of bright colors,
a real live beauty queen
of the insect world.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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12 Comments
Post a CommentCatepillars are cute and hungry but butterflies divine:)
Beautifully written! Thanks for your comment, which led me to your page! Look forward to catching up on the rest of your writing!
Endless are His creative genius to make us pause, think and count the blessings! Thanks Shirley to touch the nub of the matter - siva
Good one.
Very nice!
Only God could do such a thing.
very cool
I can see the beautiful butterfly emerging!
Wonderful imagery, well done!
*caterpillar with one T. :)