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ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

0 posted 2000-01-20 10:22 AM

note: I wrote this poem when my marriage was in crisis. Spiritually, my husband was stuck and I had found a personal relationship with God. In the "Epipany of the Caterpillar", God had given him his wakeup call and his spirit heard and heeded the call. Our relationship grows day by day in His love.

Once upon a time,
when all the world seem
young and new.
Two caterpillars met.
They looked into each others
eyes, and knew,
that this was a great love.
And that they would always be
together.
And, so, side by side,
they made a home,
and built a life.

One day as they were together,
lying on the branch of a tree,
she said, it's time"!
He replied, "time for what"?
"It's time to stop all this
crawling about,
and build our cocoons".
He became very frightened.
"I don't want to build a cocoon,
because it's dark and lonely.
It's much safer here just
crawling with both feet
on the ground".
It's what I'm used to.
"But, she explained very carefully,
this is our destiny.
We were created to build
this cocoon.
Each of us, so we could become,
who we're meant to be.
I thought we would be together
on our journey".
But, he was much to frightened.
So, she tried to help him.
And, in her courageous efforts
to bring him along on the
journey,
she almost forgot to remember
her own destiny.
Until one day she looked up,
and saw the most wondrous sight!
A great monarch passing just above.
And she remembered!
So, very sadly, she looked upon
her mate,
and with tears in her eyes,

softly spoke these words,
"I had a beautiful dream
that we would grow,
and become who we were meant
to be together.
But you have let fear keep you
from becoming who you were
meant to be.
Iv'e tried to help you, but I
can't.
Because we each must hear
and heed our own inner call
to freedom.
So, I must leave you, dear one."
And, so spring came and she
emerged.
Before she took flight,
she gazed down upon him
one last time,
as he clung in fear
with both feet firmly
planted on the ground!

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WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

1 posted 2000-01-21 12:16 PM

I like your story here! I read it backwards though so I know the outcome already. hehe Oops! I like your analogy! Great way to look at it.

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Where there is faith,
there is love.
Where there is love,
there is peace.
Where there is peace,
there is GOD.
Where there is GOD,
there is no need.

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deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

2 posted 2000-01-21 05:39 AM

Ellie,
  You have the most wonderful way with words and ideas, and of putting them together to form such exquisite and touching verses.  You paint a sad but totally believable scenario here. Unlike our friend WhtDove,
I read this first and now I gladly move on to it sequel.  Great poem here!  David

"Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw-

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

3 posted 2000-01-21 12:21 PM

I too enjoy the creatively wonderful way in which you write! It is very refreshing!

Denise

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

4 posted 2000-01-22 01:40 AM

Thanks Denise, Your encouragement is truly felt in my heart.

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