That Caterpillar Is No Butterfly

The caterpillars moved slowly
Slowly down the tree
There were three of us Greeny, Fuzzy, and Me

We were the best of friends
We hoped to change into butterflies
Greeny woke up with brand new wings
Fuzzy and I saw her zoom to the skies.

A day later Fuzzy sprouted wings.

But there were no wings for me
I wished and dreamed for wings

Like a butterfly, a bird, or a bumble bee.

Greeny and Fuzzy tried to lift me in the air.
Hoping my wings would grow
A bunch of birds tried to eat me

Especially a Big Old Crow

I wanted to be a butterfly.
I went near the lake.

The water was like a mirror

And for caterpillars sake

I saw my reflection.

On a bright Sunday morn
I was not a caterpillar after all

I was a skinny red worm

Greeny and Fuzzy -hugged me tight

They were so very kind

They said they knew I was a worm

That they knew all the time

Fuzzy said, "We don't care if you are a worm

Or a butterfly on the go"

We are happy that you are our friend

and glad that you are not a Big Old Crow.

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