“Metamorphosis,” New Era, Aug. 1989, 22
Metamorphosis
I turned over a new leaf
Then I watched it dry up,
Ready to crumble into a brittle
Palmful of memories.
I wish I would have
Carefully laid it between
Two warm pages
Of a hopeful, promising volume,
To keep it strong and green,
And to, at least, give the appearance
Of life—
And determination.
Now the pain of changes,
From caterpillar to butterfly,
From green leaf to gold
Has been a waste,
Buried in the earth
With the embryo
Of some tender seedling.
Art by Kristina Knell
Art by Cheri L. Countryman