The Winter Butterfly - A Christmas Story

Once upon a Winter’s Night                                                                
When the days were short and the stars were bright
 A light shone in the heavens above                                                 
  A light that told of a Presence, of a Promise, of a Love        

This light reached through the darkness to offer sight           
And what was illuminated there was gentle delight
                                                                                                                              
Out in the night forest and lit from the sky                                  
Was a small lone cocoon
Opening                                                                                                          
Transforming into a Butterfly                                                             
                                                                                                                               
  The journey was tough                                                                           
  It was a struggle and it was rough                                                    
  Yet what was born from this journey you could not deny
  Was beauty and promise in this Butterfly                                       
                                                                                                                               
  Love always speaks of promise                                                             
  It always offers hope                                                                                 
  And in this night, as the butterfly took flight
  There was new vision and there was new sight                            
                                                                                                                               
The vision, the Promise                                                                                                                                     
Was Love, Hope and Peace                                                                       
And in this transformation the metamorphosis was complete

A new light, a new day, a new presence, a new way
Without fear but rather trust
The new Butterfly was just
 Free and soaring, beautiful and strong
The beautiful Butterfly sang a new song

Let's take this time of year and the Butterfly's call
 Let's allow for new  vision - Love for us all
   
This is a time to remember                                                                                  
 Love born so small
 Was it in a manger
A cocoon
  Is it in the hearts of us all
  
Once upon a Winter's Night
When days were short and the  stars were bright
 A light shone in the heavens above
 A light that told of Presence, of Promise, of Love
  
Receive this message of Peace, Hope and Love
Allow for transformation as the Butterfly does
                                                ____Teri Kierbel
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The Butterfly is the archetype of metamorphosis - the most profound sort of change - and the inescapable symbol of new life.  We would do well to understand and emulate.
 
The Butterfly is a symbol of change, the soul, creativity, freedom, joy and colour. Their power is transformation and soul evolution. Butterflies are messengers that teach us that growth and transformation can be beautiful.
 
The Butterfly possesses the ability to leave the safety of their cocoon to discover a new world in a new form without fear. They work through many stages to become the beautiful creature they are.
 
The Butterfly teaches us….

Blessings of Peace this Season of Love!  May the Light of Love fill your heart and home.   I wish you insight, courage and freedom to soar as the Butterfly.