– for Leanne
caterpillar worm
eating way thru milkweed leaves
inches slowly on
stops to shed dead skin
hope curls inside dark cocoon
change from inside out
miracle in time
to emerge as butterfly
delicate wings rise
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.”
-from wisdom book of Ecclesiastes 3:11
a poem in my pocket 
Aug 07, 2014 @ 21:45:24
Wonderfully written trio …. thank you for sharing.
Aug 06, 2014 @ 23:08:55
I haven’t seen a caterpillar in such a long time, I see butterflies so I know they must be around. I used to watch the cycle with such eagerness as a child, the emergence of the butterfly was amazing. Thanks for the flashback.
Aug 06, 2014 @ 01:48:37
well you certainly know I love monarch butterflies :). btw, Lynn, your link at real toads is broken – can you try again? ~
Aug 06, 2014 @ 03:56:27
We just “raised” another caterpillar…will release monarch tomorrow morning! I re-linked with Toads (can you delete my first attempt?) Thanks, Michael!
Aug 03, 2014 @ 17:12:48
Ah, the sweetness of delicate wings!
Seeking Elusive Sweetness
Aug 03, 2014 @ 13:54:48
From the bitterness of “wormhood” emerges the sweetness of “butterflyhood”!
An Ancient Sweetness