By SHIVANI DUA
Such fanciful is the word!
Leaving us wondering-is it some fictional creature or a
bird?
How meaningful is the word!......How solid is its
teaching!
We are taught by a frail being
The tiny winged creature
A bundle of joy miniature
Butterfly is the lovely name
The origin from where this heavy word came
Metamorphosis is a change-
A change not easy to reach
But very wisely, the method
This tender creature teach
A little egg turns into a black insect and then a podgy
caterpillar
Don't be hoaxed by the tiny figure-It's a great killer
It eats, eats and eats-kills all the leaves green
Till its hunger is satisfied and it feels serene
It binds itself into a cocoon
It's not a confinement ,in fact it's a boon
A boon which has the power to transform
A beautiful creature is formed out of a worm
The boon throws on its way umpteen struggles
The little creature learns to wriggle
Slowly and steadily overcoming the obstacles
It tears apart the cage, making possible the
Unconceivable
The teaching-how wonderful!...how crisp!
The lesson we need to imbibe like water we sip
Be thankful for the stones thrown your way
These blocks of transformation are actually pulling you
out of dismay
Like a caterpillar struggling so hard
You too will get a reward
Getting wings of love, joy and beauty
You will perform well-your duty
Touching the lives of others ,inspiring in every possible
way
Welcoming with same zeal and cheer every single day.