butterfly

The person who you were
is a part of my unknown.
Seeing pictures and tales-
amazing how you've grown.

You started out small,
the cutest thing you were.
Growing each and everyday,
into someone we were sure.

But in that little jar
we lost you without a doubt
All in the darkness around
you didn't hear our shout.

And in that precious night
a many sigh of great relief
We found you in hiding,
there under the milk weed leaf.

You had grown so quickly
Not much time had passed
And you were ready now
For the next stage at last.

Ready to throw the old away,
You made yourself anew!
beautiful and reborn again,
your heart is ever so true.

Ready to spread your wings
and fly into the unknown
Taking a leap of faith
and trusting in love He's shown.

Quiet, calm and gentle,
you soar over land and sea
showing beauty and love
in reserved fashion you can be.

Independent you've grown
for taking chances in life
but dependent on Him.
He will not cause you strife.

Watching you grow into
who you are today
brings tears to my eyes
and a smile that will stay.

So here you are my love
take heart and look to the sky
loved you for who you were
and now, a beautiful....

butterfly.





by Melanie S. Ward