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She had a perfect life…
Love…passion…family…
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One day…
The world crushed her…
Sent so much agony…barraged…
She didn’t know how to go on…
Her children…
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She would wrap herself in a cocoon and brave this painful new world…
To spite incoming insidious cruelty…
She withstood the severest of storms…
Onslaught after onslaught…
Cocoon standing strong…
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One beautiful day she knew she was free from oppression….
She knew she had won…
This battle of her life…
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Now she begins the journey into this new unknown world…
First…she must break out of her cocoon…
Slow and steady…
Gently like the butterfly…
Strong… yet so very fragile…
It is not a quick process…
She is the only one who can break herself free…
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And like the butterfly…
If she doesn’t do it on her own…
She will not survive the new world…
~*~
∼ Reconstructing Christina ∼ 
Beautiful words 🙂
Fantastic poem, so fitting of what you have gone through, and so glad you are coming out the other side now. Your friends are there to help you emerge 🙂 You will get there.
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Thank you Mondrak…so so much!! I always so appreciate your generous praise and encouragement sweet friend! 🙂 Hugs ~
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You are more than welcome 🙂
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metamorphosis. i’m happy for you, christina! it is alright to fly now.
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Neil 🙂 Thank you….such a sweet encouraging thing to say!!! Metamorphosis indeed! Hugs ~
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Wishing you beautiful things as you spread your wings…
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Rosy, thank you so very very much!!!! 😀
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beautiful words and imagery, sending strength and energy your way…
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Thank you so so much letizia for your sweet praise and for the strength and energy…I need that!! 🙂
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This is beautiful Christina
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Oh! Thank you so much boomie!!! 😀
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beautiful – speaks to me
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Thank you! So very much!!! 🙂
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Beatifully written… and, of course, the perfect metaphor 🙂 Sometimes we have to cocoon ourselves, to protect our hearts and our souls, but there must always come a time when we must break free and find the sun again.
I like to think it’s warmer on the outside 🙂
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Thank you so very very much for your sweet praise! You’re absolutely right…I am about to break free!! 😀 Hugs ~
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Wonderful metaphor and beautifully expressed, Christina~
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate your sweet praise!! 😀
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Very beautiful! May I ask of the picture at top? Did you draw it? It is very beautiful and looks like you somewhat.
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Thank you Lori! 😀 I did not draw that picture, but I really appreciate your compliment! 😀
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Oh Christina – reading-this was the highlight of my day! So beautiful – filled with inner wisdom and strength and grace. I am so happy for your transformation. Tears here actually. You have become such an eloquent writer. So proud and sending so much love to you dearest beloved friend!! xxoo
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Robyn 😀 !! I’m so so very glad….I’m just smiling away knowing that this was a day brightener for you!! And beaming from your very generous praise!! Thank you so so very much!! 😀 !
I’m sending ‘you’ so so much love and healing hugs dearest beloved (love that word!!!) friend ♥♥♥♥ !!!
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Oh wow. This is amazing.
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Thank you so much! Really really appreciate your sweet praise 😀 !! Truly!
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This is such a lovely poem Chrstina, a journey from the depths of darkness only to ’emerge’ above it and carry on with your growth a much stronger women. You’ve expressed this beautifully.x
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Chris, thank you sweet friend!!! I guess I’m feeling that cocoon just falling away….it is incredibly helpful to have such amazing friends and support here as I spread my wings!! For that, I am thankful for all my sweet friends….like you!! 🙂 Hugs ~
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It has been an honor to be allowed to watch your transformation from unfathomable pain and cruelty to hope and grace, fragile yet strong. I am so moved by your courage Christina. Have a blessed weekend. 🙂
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Thank you so much LuAnn!!! 😀 It means so much to me to read such amazingly wonderful encourgament from you!! You are cherished sweet friend!! 🙂 Hope you also have a spectacular weekend!! Hugs ~
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I agree with your friends. This is a beautiful poem.
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Thank you so much!! I really really appreciate your sweet praise 😀 !!
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Beautiful, the words, the thoughts, the images…just like you! 🙂
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Aw, thank you!!! So so very much! Honestly, it is a cherished gift to hear this from you 😀 !!!!!
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🙂
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A few weeks ago, you may recall, the Elephant wrote about a butterfly.
Your poem outshines his as you outshine any butterfly, however beautiful.
You constantly amaze.
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Wellll, I think AnElephant is the sweetest of his kind, too sweet… for your poem about butterflies was simply exquisite, ethereal….although I do so so very much appreciate your very sweet and generous praise!!! 😀 Hugs ~
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Completely deserved.
You inspire all of us.
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Beautifully written, Christina. You are brave and strong woman
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Oh!! Thank you Celestine 😀 I do so appreciate your sweet encouraging thoughts!! I hope you have a spectacular day!!
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I nominated you for a Lovely Blog Award! Congratulations. Enjoy the award and picking out your favorite sites. Come visit my site to pick up your award. http://tchistorygal.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/a-lovely-blog-award/
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Thank you so much for thinking of me for this award!!! I am truly honored to accept! 😀
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You are welcome as well as deserving. 🙂
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