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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA 
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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! A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
What a sad poem, Ellie! I have seen a number of relationships where one partner refused to grow, and the results were indeed tragic, but even more tragic not to reach for all that you could be. You wrote this very well, a very fitting metaphor. hugs To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Ellie, This is a sad and sobering poem of great expectations of love and compaionship, that ceases to be realized because of the reluctance of one, yet life goes on and new realities await on the horizon. This is a thought provoking story very well written. Thanks for sharing this with us. Peace! Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has passed Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Dear Ellie, I was moved & deeply touched by this poem when I read it the first time--Now as I read it again, I am again very deep touched by the awesome poem. How incredibly, and uniquely you have woven your story- using a most perfect imagery. How vididly you depict the woes of an incongruous relationship, where one has stopped growing and trying, leaving the other a broken dream and a shaky future on one's own. It is so sad it must be so with some- More than we probably realize. I am saddened to the core for those who are so victimized by a relationsip gone bad-and the need for revising one's future plans, when the dream could have been a reality-and accessible but for......You have once again gripped me by this most awesome piece- though very sad, it is my very favorite one of yours. David [This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 01-21-2001).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
*sighs* Wow! Wow! Wow! Ellie, this is amazing with such a great message. I truly loved this and I agree with David, this is without a doubt your best poem. This just moved me and I have read it too many times to count. I'm printing out a copy right now~  Your words reach new inspiring heights just like that of a butterfly~ Applause! Take a bow, Ms. Butterfly!Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
Ellie... This is amazing...as your poetry always is...and so very true. You'll miss 100% of the chances you never take. Ranea |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Melissa Honeybee directed me here kcsgrandma expressed perfectly my sentiments...what a fitting metaphor...very shrewd comparsion into my library this goes... |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
awwww so sad. Don't ever give in, if you do you've lost everything you've ever had and everything you hope to gain, but if you carry on your already winning. |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
oh Wow this poem was so sad. It was so great, I loved every word of it. This was VERY VERY well written! What a wonderful read!  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
ellie, I just saw your poem and had to answer. In the paper down here today, was an article about the death of millions of Monarch butterflies. They are trying to find the reason. Your poem gives hope to those who try. This is a great poem. Thanks for sharing with us. Hugs, ME |
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