Cameron McDavid

Light

Cameron McDavid

Sprinkling rain, tap taps echo in the morning sun. Tiny droplets of dew fall from shining green leaves. The rising light tells the cocoon, “your time has come.” The caterpillar within breathes—truly relieved.

Transformation. The caterpillar closes its eyes one last time. Tears falling, it’s unsure of what it’ll become. A voice says, “breathe, everything will be alright.” The caterpillar breathes, all light returns to none.

Rebirth A butterfly emerges, its wings so gorgeous. It thanks heaven above, before flying away Into the midday sun, shining bright, enormous; Is the new life to the butterfly, fly away.

It’s time to live life with my past behind me. I’m reborn under new light, finally free.