A Butterfly’s Story

There was once a butterfly,

A misunderstood butterfly

who still hides under her cocoon

Away from the others

Alone.

But she was never lonely

there is a difference between being lonely and alone.

Many moons ago, she filled in every sorrowful space in every flower, but not all flowers were her taste

Some found this butterfly sweet and innocent

Some found this butterfly intimidating too

And of course, others will find something that many don’t see in her

It's a secret, though

This butterfly can be so amiable yet fierce, which attracts many, but some may run away.

She doesn’t make her past the definition of herself

However, other butterflies around her, do

She is the butterfly that shares the heavy truth which may hurt one

She knows that speaking the truth can scar one and make another think twice,

But she doesn't know, that there is a whole other world out there

waiting for her

However, that doesn't stop her from spreading love,

as long as one becomes a beautiful butterfly like herself, she’s not afraid

that's her unidentified problem though

The butterfly who has suffered the most

The butterfly who has helped many but ends up losing her self-respect

And the butterfly who grows from experience,

Those special butterflies will have the most dazzling pair of wings.

And she,

Well, she is one of those special butterflies.

Perhaps even more special than the others.

I hope she is doing well, wherever she is.