Caterpillar

Dear Miss D

Congratulations! Today, you turn thirteen.

Motherhood wasn’t serendipitous; I chose you, my child.

You will forever remain my most loved one for reasons known only to a mother’s heart.

Believe me, there haven’t been many blissful instants,

Like the one when I first held you in my arms.

Hang around my little caterpillar; metamorphosis is imminent.

Approach womanhood confidently; your body is nothing to feel mortified about.

With raging hormones playing the game, persuasions will be hard to resist.

The commotions outnumber the moments of mental repose.

Friends will seem fun, family will be uncool, and you will wish to do it all.

I pray the teen aches are less painful and heartbreak a few.

Hang around my little caterpillar; metamorphosis is Imminent.

The world is not entirely virtuous. Ironically, society is censorious.

Be wary of silver-tongued slimes; never let your guard down.

Decision-making will be more challenging than ever before, 

Choose your goals realistically without losing sight of ethos.

The candle of Faith will guide you through.

Hang around my little caterpillar; metamorphosis is imminent.

Love Always

Mom