The Caterpillar and the Butterfly

“THE CATERPILLAR AND THE BUTTERFLY”

There was an ugly caterpillar that was known as war
Endless misery consumed us until we settled the score
But we discovered that ugliness could be transformed into peace
It was a beautiful dream we captured upon the butterfly’s wings
The caterpillar brought catastrophe, the butterfly brought relief
We found that in making war that we only harbored grief
The enchanting butterfly delivered happiness that knew no bounds
The caterpillar only unhappiness and discontentment to everyone around
Unnecessary heartache was what we found in war
An aching unimaginable, with nothing to strive for
Yet the rapturous wings of the butterfly delivered much content
A miracle to say the least, the butterfly a Godsend
Always keep in mind that the caterpillar is a disease
That only upon the wings of the butterfly will we obtain peace
The caterpillar spells nothing but hatred and destruction
Upon the wings of the butterfly we will find salvation
Cast aside the evilness that the caterpillar brings
Love and true compassion can be found upon the butterfly’s wings


Sherri L. Gibson