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Metamorphosis A Poem About Butterflies and God’s Grace

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Justin Farley
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Metamorphosis 
A Poem About Butterflies and God's Grace

Inching along the earth
crunching, munching on misfortune
until pain wrapped itself like a cocoon -
a castle outside the rooms of a hardened heart.

Drowning, surely dying in the dark.
Only to emerge from the womb
reborn from a tomb of self-inflicted wounds
transformed by the Divine spark.

With wings of vibrant color
carrying the evidence of change 
arrayed like a roadmap
dotted with places been
and places going.

Flapping with the wings of grace
embraced by the breeze of blessing
a chrysalis replaced,
made anew by the Spirit's pressing. 

Justin Farley

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4 responses to “Metamorphosis A Poem About Butterflies and God’s Grace”

  1. cheriewhite Avatar
    cheriewhite

    Beautiful and well-written poem, Justin! Butterflies are a perfect example of change. I think we all go through a cocoon of sorts. 🙂

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    1. Justin Farley Avatar
      Justin Farley

      Thank you very much! They sure are; I know I sure have 🙂

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      1. cheriewhite Avatar
        cheriewhite

        You’re most welcome, Justin. 🙂

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