For a short while, somewhat "ugly and awkward", and I guess I must tolerate my life as so. For now anyway...
Until then, I struggle through the filth and hardships.
I wonder to myself why I'm barely noticed now? I often fail to comprehend the lack of praise for what precedes the destination; The beauty that lies in the strength and courage of the journey itself.
Still that doesn't prevent me from forever contemplating that magical instant. Imagining how it will be for me, when the long awaited day arrives in which I shall ultimately become acquainted with what is deemed to be "charming and graceful". A creature of perceived elegance...
I bury myself away. Hide my unusual and grotesque form in an outer casting. Anticipating my transformation; Silently waiting for the perfect moment to masterfully extract myself from the confines of my cold and dark cocoon...
They gasp in awe as I burst forth into unexpected glory.
Then fly away.
Beautiful radiant, completely untouched...
I am the caterpillar. That endures difficult labours, braves soil and filth...
I am the butterfly. That gains all the publicity for it...

© Carriejh

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