The Butterfly Effect: The Larvae
It took me a while to write (and re-write) this week’s poem. I debated if I should even share it, but here I am typing, and hopefully in a few minutes you’ll be reading.
The next developmental stage of a butterfly is called the larvae stage. The larva stage of the butterfly's life cycle is a time for growth. The larva, also known as a caterpillar, spends its time eating and growing. As the caterpillar grows it splits its skin and sheds about 4 or 5 times.
With that in mind, here is this weeks untitled poem:
“Ouch, that hurts
Each time a layer falls off I get lighter
But I am more exposed
My prey;
Insecurity, fear, perfectionism, and doubt
They lurk in the tall grass
Waiting to pounce on my tender skin
Sometimes they hit their target
Ouch, that hurts
Then I grow a new layer and the process begins again
How many layers do I have to shed?
Every time I seem to get rid of one, a new one forms in it’s place
And I am once again warmed by the cocoon of comfort
It’s heavy, but it’s familiar
I am getting too big for it, I am cramped
My skin is chaffed and cracked from the harsh winds of life
Despite all of this, it seems that I have grown a little
I watch the old layers twist and turn down the road, like tumbleweed
I hear this isn’t the end though
And I smile”
Love always,
CDOG