From Little Larvae Grow

This was a Versenator Challenge if I remember correctly, a photo challenge. Where do we decide is the meaning in a thing or in a sequence of events?

 

From Little Larvae Grow

 

Translucent sphere of pearly iridescence,

are you auspicious bound for glory

or butterfly’s mounted Everest,

sought after prize of four-staged lives?

 

Within your glittered, gilded egg

instructions speak, a

caterpillar manifest,

for every segment, hair and head

camouflage and transportation

favorite meals and respiration,

how to crawl, or hang from threads

chew a scrumptious hole and

spin a silky pupa nest-y web.

 

As pupa hangs or holds in place

a fuzzy wuzzy with no face

nor feet to crawl nor wings to fly

not fit for much else beyond Wait!

except that Wait! hides transformations,

the flowery growth in silken pouch

from there antennae, wings and mouth

and colorings to dazzle, soar

bold eyes on wings to fool and more

fine imitation, Ma Nature’s paintings

glory flutters of imagination,

and translucent sphere’s great culmination.

 

Or do we have it backwards still,

That pinnacles are not fine flowers,

nor childhood’s wondrous inspirations,

but eggs primed for next generations?

 

David P. Eckert

Reviews

[Doug]

Wow, that's a great poem there. You did an amazing job at wrapping up the poem and giving its theme at the end. I definitely love the enjoy today and not hold tight to tomorrow's goals so much idea of the poem. A butterfly is beautiful but why isn't the entire process seen as beautiful as well? I do like that message quite a bit. I think the poem flows well. I didn't notice any points where I was tripping through the words. But the last stanza definitely made the poem for me, but its suppose to with this poem I think. So good job man.

[Shannon K.]

This was magnificent. I love the originality of this. Talking about the life of something that we think so little of, sometihng that we use as metaphors so often. Such a great little piece.
Fabulous Job,
S.k.

[Linda Crawford Ortiz]

This reads itself with the speed it pulls the reader. The meter is great and the rhyme, oh, what can I say about the rhyme?!? Love internal scheme and end-of-line that is not rhymed just for rhyme's sake. Also find that alliteration is a build-in speed freak to rush along the track and make understanding even more easy to digest. You've covered all the bases here, and it's a grand prize. TY

[Michelle Ross]

This is a very nice piece of poetry. It can be taken at face value, or you can look deeper and get meaning out of it. The way we grow physically, spirtually, and emotionally as humans can be viewed in much the same way. Not much to us at first but as we grow the more beautiful we become. I also liked the way this piece flowed. All in all this was very well written. Keep up the good work!

[J. Ackson Jr.]

Beautifully written piece. Even with the use of words such as 'fuzzy wuzzy' i couldn't help but think the language in this poem was exceptional. Amazing imagery and a wonderful concept. Definitely going into my favorites.

'Or do we have it backwards still,
That pinnacles are not fine flowers,
nor childhood�s wondrous inspirations,
but eggs primed for next generations?'
Really enjoyed that last stanza. It leaves the reader pondering over the importance of future generations.

-j.

[Wanda Philipps]

Profound, I could feel the growth and was anticipating what was next. Great David!

[Ed Rector]

wow... i didn't know anyone could keep me interested in this subject for that long... great job...

[Barry S. Maltese]

"Translucent sphere of pearly iridescence,
are you auspicious bound for glory "
this is what I love about your poetry, dave. It is decorated, like the soon to be butterfly in your poem. All throughout your writing you painstakingly pick out the correct words to amplify the picture that you create in my mind. Your poems are intellectual - without becoming boring. They entertain with style and class. Once again, my friend your poem soars - like the soon to be butterfly on her maiden voyage!

[Rodney Ray Hatchell / U..]

I enjoied this,, I feel the closet to the world though nature,, , ., The word of God say,s doesn't nature teach you? So I learn from nature , You have a gift for seeing nature for what it is,, I think it is our calm pill we need to take. To keep us focusse on life. Great write,,RodneyRay

[MarcZw]

Brilliant indeed!

[Bill Hancock]

What a great poem.

I felt every word as I read it and at the end, I was filled with great questions and wonderment.

I thoroughly enjoyed it and have it as one of my favorites now.

Thank you for writing it. Purely brilliant.

~Bill