In the early spring
the caterpillar had one last task to do
after fretting for weeks
now it had a clue
Finding the exact leaf
a pod is being spun
no time for decorating
a battle to be won
A winter storm brewing
rain turning to sleet
the pod must be finished
must not be weak
In an area depauperate of butterflies
this transformation must take place
flowers and other wildlife
depending on its embrace
Transformation begins
in a deep sleep
weeks pass
now is complete
Butterfly emerges
a beautiful sight
living a purpose
the future is bright
copyright 2023 Debbie Pierce
Piper's Adventures 
What a wonderful poem… ” living a purpose, the future is bright”👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you. I agree, our future is bright. Have a wonderful day!
This time I listened before I read. I found myself rooting for the caterpillar to come out victorious, on the other side… I may have gotten emotionally involved. 🙂
Thank you. I look forward to the butterflies coming in the late spring. They are so pretty. Thank you for suggesting that I record my poems. It has brought a new dimension to them I think. Have a wonderful day!
this is gorgeous, I love butterflies! They are so beautiful! Great poem! ❤
Thank you. I enjoy butterflies as well. They generally begin coming to my yard in late spring. Thanks for reading. Have a great day!
Thank you for contributing such a lovely poem. Beautiful imagery.
You are welcome. Thank you for reading. Thank you for posting great prompts to write. Have a wonderful day!