What a powerful and beautifully moving piece, Cassie. I really do feel a tinge of excitement every time I see a new poem of yours come up on my feed - and this is why.
5/5

Hello Cassie,

this reminds me off the short life of a butterfly, wanting to hatch and be free. However, this is more like a reversal of this. The cocoon is the safe area and the outdoors the grey dawn of reality. The dread of it is palpable.

Well done,

Take care,

Michael