The ONLY Way?

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Hope for the Flowers (pdf)

"What happens when a caterpillar makes a cocoon?" my father asked.

"Umm.. Metamorphosis. Yes, that is what it is called. It turns into a butterfly! We've been studying this since Grade 2! "

"But are you aware, not all of them actually become that fluttering creature. Many just die without realising that they can actually become a butterfly."and he read me out a book.

The book 'Hope for the Flowers' by Trina Paulus tells the tale of Stripe, a caterpillar and his journey towards becoming a butterfly. An inspirational book, guiding us, the caterpillars towards becoming a butterfly.


I wondered 'bout the world
There is somethin' more to see
Whatever I see around 
Doesn't seem what is really wanted by me

Yes, it seems so fascinating
That place, the crowd is heading to where
I don't now what is at the end....
But, everyone says it must be good 
So, I will follow, and the rest--I don't care!

A lot of pushing, jostling and nudging
I started heavily sweating
The destiny was yet to come,
Walking towards that unknown path
Surely, it was no fun

Is this the 'more' I had wanted?
Didn't seem likely..
But the other world might only be my dream
Better continue my journey spritely

Days went by
I continued with a sigh
trudging along that crowded path
just then I stopped, and what I saw,
brought a happy jolt in my heart!

I was walking along a creek
but no one else was there
The glistening waves and the bright sun
It felt the very place to which I would like to run!

My heart said I should go
But my mind said no
I lifted my leg to follow others
But my eyes couldn’t leave the temptation
To see what that place offers

A sudden thought stopped me--
Even if no one had gone there
that isn't the thing I should care
I stepped back and then towards that creek
and after some walking, I reached a place that I would've never believed!

It was an overwhelming surprise,
It was indeed the place of my dreams
I looked at the crowd, now far from where I stood,
And smiled to myself--
This is what a different choice means!

    



  

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  1. Thomson29 May 2018 at 18:59

    Blessed are those who can garner the will and courage to leave the crowd to walk towards their Creek. Often, even noticing the Creek is itself a challenge.
    PS. Check the line 'That place, the crowd is heading to...' and the one after that.

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