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With nature’s sweet perfume
So I gathered up a walk,
Where the flowers were in bloom

And as I ambled through the maze
Of lilies and milkweed
I chanced to find a woolly bear
Lightly perched upon a reed

I asked him then, why he meant
To sit upon that reed
He answered thus, because you see
I’m preparing to be freed

You see that pond down yonder there
With lilies littered about?
I wish to join their quiet life
I’m tired and so worn out

By day I’m dodging birds and mice
By night the bats and moles
I’ve not the strength to continue on
Nor outrun deadly patrols

You poor dear thing, I cooed to him
Your renewal will occur
And then you’ll soar far out of reach
With a beauty that will endure

So, as I watched in wondered awe,
A chrysalis, he formed
A perfect place of plan and task
Where destiny was born

Satisfied, I further moved
Where the flowers were in bloom
And left him where he felt secure
Wrapped safe in his cocoon

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Cocoon

Contributed by Breezy on Monday, 19th April 2010 @ 06:31:54 PM in AEST
Topic: NaturePoetry

The sun was high and the air was ripe
With nature’s sweet perfume
So I gathered up a walk,
Where the flowers were in bloom

And as I ambled through the maze
Of lilies and milkweed
I chanced to find a woolly bear
Lightly perched upon a reed

I asked him then, why he meant
To sit upon that reed
He answered thus, because you see
I’m preparing to be freed

You see that pond down yonder there
With lilies littered about?
I wish to join their quiet life
I’m tired and so worn out

By day I’m dodging birds and mice
By night the bats and moles
I’ve not the strength to continue on
Nor outrun deadly patrols

You poor dear thing, I cooed to him
Your renewal will occur
And then you’ll soar far out of reach
With a beauty that will endure

So, as I watched in wondered awe,
A chrysalis, he formed
A perfect place of plan and task
Where destiny was born

Satisfied, I further moved
Where the flowers were in bloom
And left him where he felt secure
Wrapped safe in his cocoon

Copyright Â© Breezy ... [ 2010-04-19 18:31:54]
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Re: Cocoon (User Rating: 1 )
by elle on Monday, 19th April 2010 @ 06:39:15 PM AEST
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This breathes peace & serenity. A pleasure to read. Thank you & welcome to YPDC! elle :)

Re: Cocoon (User Rating: 1 )
by duff on Monday, 19th April 2010 @ 07:40:18 PM AEST
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I really enjoy the imagery you have chosen. There is a magical feel to your words that grabs at the reader. Beautiful write and a pleasure to read.

U/E

Re: Cocoon (User Rating: 1 )
by northernlights on Monday, 19th April 2010 @ 07:53:24 PM AEST
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Sweet as Nature's perfume and fragrance to someone who also appreciates the detail of Nature........A perfect place of plan and task.

Re: Cocoon (User Rating: 1 )
by Shadowman on Thursday, 22nd April 2010 @ 07:10:07 AM AEST
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I love this poem. I find myself calmer after every read, Good job.

Re: Cocoon (User Rating: 1 )
by spud on Monday, 26th April 2010 @ 04:03:55 AM AEST
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Hi,

An excellent piece of poetry. Chimeric in its
context but so effortlessly crafted as to be almost
real.

Uplifting!

Tommy

Re: Cocoon (User Rating: 1 )
by lovingcritters on Wednesday, 28th April 2010 @ 12:28:32 PM AEST
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AND............. to further your talent even higher on the list..........you speak for the Critters, and not even a lisp! Your empathy is marvelous, your words for them a delight! The first poem I ever wrote was about a grasshopper, that shed his skin, and then took to flight!
I love poets who can feel and crawl in caterpillar's shoes.........you are so amazing, are you sure you're not a muse?
Warm love,
consue

Re: Cocoon (User Rating: 1 )
by ladyfawn on Saturday, 1st May 2010 @ 01:21:31 PM AEST
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beautiful, enchanting,

hugs n' love nessa

Re: Cocoon (User Rating: 1 )
by Voyager on Friday, 7th January 2011 @ 08:40:48 PM AEST
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"I wish to join their quiet life
I’m tired and so worn out"

That sums up the underlying theme of the poem. A need to escape, a need to transcend, a need to get away from the mundane, victimizing life. The message was artfully and metaphorically captured using the natural world. Well done.

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