Why butterflies?

I have other blogs where I post writings, poems concerning my faith, prayers, thoughts. But this is the first one I’ve attempted that is just about sharing my life. Something I wrote a long time ago explains why I chose the heading I did.

Free to Share

A butterfly is free,

giving to all who see.

A turtle hides in its shell,

never letting anyone know him well.

I would rather be like the butterfly,

giving, sharing beauty, free.

Not like the turtle,

afraid, hiding, a prisoner.

Of course, the butterfly used to be a caterpillar

trapped in a cocoon.

This gives hope for change!

Susan Aken

I have always struggled with my tendency to “hide” from people - my thoughts, my words, my eyes and who I am inside. But isolation leads to depression, lack of joy. I want to be like the butterfly and I hope with this blog, I can open my heart and share freely from my life.