The Butterfly Poem by Adele Bercich

I started life as a hairy worm
Eating until I was fat and firm

This stage was simple, easy too
Every day I chose what to do

Then there came a time to grow
To change and let my beauty show

The problem was, I liked my life
Living for me yet causing strife

I ended up single, alone and friendless
As God took me apart I felt so distressed

God's coccoon was strange, I felt only pain
Until He started assembling again

The mush that had been me got rearranged
Then slowly I started to call on His name

He'd been at work even though I'd said 'no'
Because, He told me, I still loved you so

Bit by bit my life was rebuilt
Then the coccoon broke open and out I spilt

I fought to free my new wings and legs
Not realising this fight was building my strength

The woman He'd assembled was strange and new
A caterpillar before, but now she flew!

Each stage had its purpose, and also its end
Looking back, He'd not left me - was my one true friend

Some struggles were harder because of my pride
Yet thanks to His grace, I will be His bride

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