Poem, I Wish I Was A Butterfly

The poem below signifies for me how my own journey relates to that of the metamorphosis process of the butterfly.  Metamorphosis is a Greek word that means transformation or change in shape.  I am fully aware that some people don’t like change, they might prefer to stay in their ‘comfort zone’ as they don’t want to face their deepest fears.  However, sometimes it is more painful to stay tight in a bud than it is to flourish and blossom.  For me, this is a process that is not to be rushed and where true patience is welcomed in life.  There is only one constant in life and that is ‘change’ – put yourself in the driving seat!!

I Wish I Was a Butterfly  

I wish I was a butterfly, dancing in the air

Sparking in the sunshine, so wonderful and rare

The beauty is in the detail, the colours so bright

I watch you fluttering, in the magical sunlight

You are on a journey, now you are free

To move in the moment, like a honeybee

Fragile in my hands, strong in the mind

I’m mesmerised by your life, it’s one of a kind

Sweet, sweet, butterfly, where do you go?

A soft breeze under your wings, only you do know

You’ve awakened my soul, the world is your own

You’ve come through the stages, developed and grown

I look in the mirror and to my surprise

A butterfly is on my shoulder, I can’t believe my eyes

You represent freespirit, inside of me

You whisper the truth, of what I’ve always wanted to be

Today I am here, with my dreams in my heart

The suitcase is ready, waiting to depart

The destination is exciting, I’ve waited so long

Now I am ready, I know where I belong

Patience was a virtue, so evident and true

Babysteps forward, from the back of the queue

I’m next in line, a new chapter awaits

As I close the door behind me and enter new gates

Thank you dear butterfly, you’ve taught me alot

This life is for living, as I join the last dot.

poemsbyclarabelle, 27 April 2012

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