Metamorphosis

One of my dearest friends from across the pond sent me this poem. We always like to give each other anecdotes, inspirations, and support over cyberspace. Though not always as good as the real thing it's a testament to how important it is to continue to stay connected. I feel so much love and appreciation to those who have continued to encourage me even through all my faults, foibles, and periods of withdrawal. Yes, we are one. I love this.

"Called beyond the confines of this 

Chrysalis by a force I cannot see 

or name, I am compelled by pain 

And something bigger than myself

To leave the protection of all that I

have known. There is struggle, doubt, 

an awkward setting forth. Finally I 

Break free of the cocoon and find 

myself surrounded by air and light. 

I dare to act, still not knowing what

I am; instinct, or maybe faith bids me 

move forward, make the leap, explore

this mystery of change and fight. 

I find myself with wings that dwarf

my former world. Unfurled, they dry 

quickly in the sun. I who expected 

to spend my days crawling, now

teach myself to soar. Such a rush 

of wind and freedom - that first 

flight teaches me more than I had

learned a lifetime of crawling."

- Unknown