Butterfly

I suppose a butterfly will become a butterfly if that is what it is meant to be, but how long does it take for it to grow wings?

How do I molt out of this fear?
How does a caterpillar become a butterfly, and how is it so patient?
How does it wait so long?

How do I feed my soul in this stage of life?
What do I feed it?

When does pain become beauty?
When does the stretching end, and how do I make it until then?
When do stretch marks become beauty marks?

Pain and despair have been my womb, but I am determined they will not be my grave.

There will be a new birth.

Reviews

[Relic]

I've discovered when the wings are formed and we learn to fly out of dark despair or dark situations, we forget all about them.

[light and ashes]

That's a nice thought....
Thank you.

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful lines. Enjoyed reading 🙂

[light and ashes]

Thank you so much!

[Coyote Poetry]

We must change. Time is a thief my friend.
"Pain and despair have been my womb, but I am determined they will not be my grave.
There will be a new birth."
I agree with the above lines. Hard days make us seek some good days. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[light and ashes]

It is, indeed, my friend, and if we are not careful it will take more from us than we are willing to give.
Thank you for your input and your review.

[Betty Hermelee]

how to feed you soul... out of misery...."when does the pain become beauty"....these seem like questions one asks before and after birth...just like the questions you asked about he butterfly....you seem to express fear for both you and the butterfly with the when questions...."there will be new birth"
Nicely written
Warmly, B

[light and ashes]

I hadn't thought about it like that...
I am a big fan of introspection,
if we are always growing, then we are always giving birth to new versions of ourselves.

[light and ashes]

Thank you so much for your review.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome!!
Warmly, B.

[light and ashes]

:)) ........

[Perdition]

Gorgeous as much as real...potent to the sting of the cumbersome growth and mood of youth and pen. Thanks for sharing~

[light and ashes]

Thank you for reviewing. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

It is natural to want to be young again and
run through fields of flowers. Stress is a killer;
so the best medicine is to avoid stress.
That is not easy... but we can try. truly, Pat

[light and ashes]

We need very little stress in our lives...but we do need a little.. thank you for your review.

[Patricia Wedel]

I understand how a little stress can keep you motivated and also aware that there are decisions and choices to make; otherwise, it could be more difficult to wait too long. gently, Pat

[light and ashes]

It would... and it is.
You're welcome

[Unspoken poet]

This is very well said and truthful, nicely done

[light and ashes]

Thank you...

[John the Baptist]

Good attitude. The beauty is already there. When the pain subsides, it will blossom.

[light and ashes]

Wow.... that's just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much.

[Rye]

I like this write, this is really good, inspiring I agree

[light and ashes]

Thank you!!! :)

[Hayllie]

I love this! Thank you for such an inspiring read! Makes you wounder when the beauty comes out of the pain of the right now. Everything happens in patience.

[light and ashes]

Unfortunately, patience hasn't been my strong suit in the past, but I'm working on it. You're welcome! :) Thank you so much!