Little Caterpillar.

Often we all feel guilty for things we have done. Here is mine.

I remember when I was little

I walked up to the porch that leads to the front door

It was chilly outside

There 

Near the doorstep

Was a small, dark caterpillar curled up

The fur looked soft as velvet

I didn't know what I thought during that moment

I walked ahead

My mother asked me why I did that

My father told me the caterpillar was cuddling, trying to get warm and looking for a comfortable place to stay

He smiled a sad smile and pulled his arms towards his chest, to gesture a cuddling motion

I felt guilty

Years later

The guilt still resonates with me

I wondered why I did that in the first place

A small soul was taken away

I even played with caterpillars when I was little, for fun

Now, when I go running outside

I step aside 

To avoid stepping on a spider or other little creatures 

I'm sorry for what I did to you, little caterpillar. 

Reviews

[MsJewel]

Something that may seem unimportant at the time can have a lasting impression - I think many can relate (I know I can) to your words. Your words are kind and compassionate.

:) Julie

[J Schwenk]

I felt regret right after I did that. Thank you for reading! x

[Matching Socks]

Aww, this is sweet. If you didn't feel that remorse as a child that would be different but you just didn't know any better then.

[J Schwenk]

Thank you! I should've known better as a child, still. Thank you for reading x