a brand new life

The silence was deafening she thought.Funny,this had been her house..no,her home for so long.She had always thought of it as comfortable..it had been her refuge.She had found solitude there…and now it was time for her to leave everything she knew and venture out.She couldn’t decide whether that prospect thrilled her or scared the wits out of her.She felt a sharp pang of regret….oh!why are we expected to change?Why cant we squander our life aimlessly resist any sort of change…and cling to things which were safe and warm?Why are we expected to change,grow up and face responsibilities..she asked these questions to none in particular..may be there were not even questions..just plain pondering!she knew the reason for all her misgivings.Its in our nature to resist any kind of change ..for our heart despises the concept of letting go… of things which were so dear.We are so much in love with the starlit night that we fail to see the beauty of the dawn,she thought ruefully.But life till now had been a piece of heaven.She had no worries…she ate,she slept..knew no responsibilities…nothing was expected from her..but now she had to grow up,step into the world alone..measure up to the expectations!Cooped up in comfort she had no idea how to earn a living.
Outside freedom beckoned..she longed to spread her newly found wings…taste the sweet nectar of life..she was impatient to experience every new sensation life had to offer..she wanted to travel..explore…there a million dreams for her to fulfill..and if that meant leaving everything she knew…then so be it! she felt anxious about failing to meet her expectations!she knew much was expected from her.She had to carry herself…be an epitome of freedom,grace and happiness..making people wish that they could swap places with her.It would be much easier to be sloppy,fill oneself with food and laze around!but she knew it takes courage to stand up and take a challenge and perform one’s duties and give everything one had to see a job well done.God had chosen her to bring smiles to people’s lips,be the symbol of of grace and freedom…and love…and she would do all she could do.and yes..she would have fun all the way.If she of all people started philosophizing,it would be too absurd..an irony on her very existence.She was here to live and not to sit and think.
She could not wait any longer..the time was right.She stirred and bid a final goodbye to this little haven of hers which had housed her..where she had found her inner courage and which had silently transformed her…she had found herself…there was a jolt of pain….she struggled..and came out slowly into the morning sun; her beauty a crowning glory for Mother Nature..a rainbow with life flying amidst flowers..Oh!she need not have worried..she indeed made a very beautiful and charming butterfly!