THE BUTTERFLY GIRL

                                                        As a child she romped

                                                                on little caterpillar feet

                                                     Such a well behaved child

                                                               the people would always greet

                                                     Then suddenly one day

                                                            without warning

                                                     Terrible, mystifying disarray

                                                            as the changes occur

                                                     Transformation…………

                                                            Wings suddenly sprouting

                                                     With unaccustomed sensation

                                                            in places before unnoticed

                                                     Assaulted by caressing eyes

                                                            and fleeting fingers

                                                     Everyone tries for the prize

                                                            even those most trusted

                                                     No longer sure of what is right

                                                            She attempts to fly away

                                                     But new wings and unsure flight

                                                            cause great despair

                                                     The sole escape that afternoon

                                                            the only way she knew

                                                     To spin herself in another cocoon

                                                            Beauty wrapped in safety

                                                   It’s said she is still there today

                                                       although one day she may reappear

                                                   If she can still find the way

                                                            if she even wants to