The Caterpillar

The Caterpillar

A Poem by Melinda McQueen
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Deep expression of life.

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The Caterpillar

 

A Limerick by

Melinda McQueen

 

The caterpillar inches along,

Wearing only a heavy hat as clothes.

Then one day, finding its wings…

Colorful and bright, it springs

Into a butterfly whose hat is now gone.


© 2016 Melinda McQueen


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It's really pretty poem and I like the metaphor for butterflies representing life and growth. The metamorphosis of the butterfly is quite representative of any type of growth in life and also probably the death and going into heaven type of metaphor and it's really amazing that you can portray that and hear a limerick. Also really like the added picture that accompanies the poem because it is painting a picture that complements the poem. Finally this kind of reminds me of the time and I was in elementary school and my class got to take care of a monarch butterfly and ever since then butterflies or something that I think is really beautiful.

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

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and a beautiful limerick it is..the butterfly is a symbol of man and his spirit
we turn from flesh to spirit,the caterpillar turns into a butterfly

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

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A caterpillar had long Been this image
Of growth and Life
In all The phases It goes through
I guess there is much wisdom In Its Life cycle

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

Thank you for stopping by to read my words and leaving your review.
It's really pretty poem and I like the metaphor for butterflies representing life and growth. The metamorphosis of the butterfly is quite representative of any type of growth in life and also probably the death and going into heaven type of metaphor and it's really amazing that you can portray that and hear a limerick. Also really like the added picture that accompanies the poem because it is painting a picture that complements the poem. Finally this kind of reminds me of the time and I was in elementary school and my class got to take care of a monarch butterfly and ever since then butterflies or something that I think is really beautiful.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

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A beautiful poem dear Melinda. The gift of nature. A beauty, few of us can see. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

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Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

You are welcome Melinda.
life cycle.... pretty good poem!
keep writing :D

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

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Added on July 6, 2016
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Tags: caterpillar, butterfly, Limerick

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Melinda McQueen
Melinda McQueen

TX



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Hello, I'm Melinda from Texas. I am a published author. I'm in a chair with Cerebral Palsy and writing is my outlet. I have found deep pleasure in writing poetry. Writing helps me express my emotion.. more..

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