When you first look upon me <br />I'm nothing special or unique <br />Just a lonely little caterpillar <br />Shy and quiet at first <br />'Til you get to know the real me <br />I try and hide in my cocoon <br />Desirous to fly free of expectations <br />I change under the cover of my shell <br />When I finally break free <br />I wear my heart and love on my wings <br />Fluttering from petal to petal <br />I leave an imprint on all i meet <br />I live my days in the garden of life <br />Taking in each moment gracefully <br />Throughout my many journeys <br />The weather changes from day to day <br />My views alter hour by hour <br />Yet my morals withstand the scenery <br />My wings I spread, as I travel abroad <br />But the mark of my beginnings remains <br />When at last you look upon the true me <br />I'm exquisite and delicate <br />Just a beautiful, brilliant butterfly <br />With open wings, to all I care<br /><br />Rebekah Parrish<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/butter-fly-away/
