Caterpillars

Caterpillars 

"Who is in greater error 

than the man who is led 

by his desire without 

guidance from God?" 

Caterpillars in the bush 

near our street's gutter 

     haven't transformed. 

They still devour leaves. 

When will they awaken 

to their greater nature,

not worms but cocoons 

     to encrust twigs: 

will wings pass ooze?

     will spirula fall away?

Swallowtails flow 

          with the breeze.

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Caterpillars 

"And who is in greater error 

     than the man who is led 

by his desire without 

guidance from God?" 

Caterpillars in the bush 

near our street's gutter 

haven't transformed. 

They still devour leaves. 

When will they awaken 

to their greater nature,

for not worms but cocoons 

     to encrust twigs: 

will wings replace lust?

Will desires pass away?

Swallowtails flow 

          with the breeze.

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