
Daniela Bernal
Misconceptions
In another attempt to get it right
the caterpillar sheds her skin one last time,
hangs upside down,
and spins violently,
angry at the misconception
in the world.
Solemn silence fills the air but not for long
Creatures once again come to a halt at the sight of the dot
disturbing the silence with talk and laughter.
Creatures gossip sticking to their misconceptions.
The grand entrance is about to begin.
The pupa gradually cleans up
revealing the colors bright.
The creatures of the green sea stare at each other in disbelief.
Graceful and flirtatious
the butterfly begins revealing her true self.
she flourishes out of the pupa,
this time matching her outfit.
She flows through the green sea in broad daylight
proving wrong other creatures' misconceptions.
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