Caterpillar
Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar that longed to turn into a butterfly. But she couldn’t break out of her cocoon because she was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to survive as a butterfly. She thought about it, but she couldn’t decide whether it was better to live a long life as a miserable caterpillar, or live happy and free, flying from flower to flower in the warm sunshine of spring as a beautiful Monarch. She died broken hearted while clinging to a tree branch.
The moral of the story: That which we cling to enslaves us.
Robert Allan © 2011
Comments
OH HOW I CAN RELATE TO THAT CATERPILLAR, and how sad for her ending :(
This is a very short, yet HEARTFELT little story….instant fav :)
Thank you Jacqleen!
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perhaps that is me,
I’ve a broken heart but actually, I still seem to fly from time to time….
one can live with a broken heart :)
love the imagery and the moral xxx
To my mind, you are a butterfly Lisa. Broken heart? I’m sorry to hear that. You know where to find me should you need an ear, an arm, or a leg. As always, thanks Lisa for the kind words! xxx
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Oh this has really touched my heart, which too has been broken,,sad ending but a very strong message:)
Another broken heart? We need to start a club “The Broken Hearts Club.” Sorry to hear that and sadly, a sad story will offer no comfort. But thanks for reading and commenting as well. ((Hugs))
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beautiful
Thank you PJ!
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The imagery is sublime here Robert…..I am a clinger sometimes…..I hold on till the flesh peels off…… But I do mend and my flight may be not as smooth but I do fly.
I do agree that what is not held to us freely is really not ours… :O)))
I would love an image to go with this.. xxx
Thank you karensue! We all cling to things we need, or think we need. It’s human nature. We have to train ourselves not to cling but it’s a process. And by the way, you fly quite well and you always take passengers too. xxx
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ohhh what a great idea!!! ‘broken hearts club’ :))))xx
This is all kinds of wonderful!
You inspire me :)
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Sep 7, 2011
Awwww…..how sad….Fear can hold us back so much…I’ve had problems with this myself and have been working to overcome it….Beautiful, heartbreaking little story….