Metamorphosis;

The process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form

In two or more stages.

 

Metamorphosis; maturity.

Caterpillars that eat their knowledge out of Milkweeds

And suck the sweet raindrops of sophistication

Until they are bursting from the seams.

 

Students form chrysalises

Intricately weaving their web of thoughts, theories and tropes

Into secure bundles and to swaddle themselves in;

 

From impatient slumber

 

They will finally break free,

See

Their wings, dripping with color

Such glimmering vibrancy

Vibrating as they stretch

Young students to adults

 

Perfection; evolution.

 

From feeble larvae

To gossamer monarchs and swallowtails,

We begin frightened, starved –

Yet grow,

Push on and survive –

 

Finding wings

Finding freedom

Feeling glorious

Will only last

Not from success, no –

From happiness.

 

Metamorphosis;

The process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form

In two or more stages.

 

We weave our webs of securities and butterscotch memories,

So when we tear them, they will prepare us

 

For the bittersweet world

Beyond.