The Rainbow and The Promise....
One day a boy was walking
down the path he always takes
he stumbled on some rocks
and fell and hit his face
When getting up he noticed
this fuzzy little thing
he went to take a closer look
and there he met Atween
Awteen was rainbow colored
her hair so very long
she was a caterpillar
true at heart and oh so strong
They became best friends
for their likes were one the same
You never met a closer pair
their spirits made aflame
They talked for many hours
laughed and cried for many days
they shared some epic adventures
secrets they kept for always
They made a promise to each other
for this lifetime and beyond
no matter where life may take them
they will forever have this bond
Soon enough the day came
when they would have to part
rainbow new it was time
for her cocoon preparation to start
Although this little boy
just couldn't understand
why in the world he couldn't be
with his best-est friend
Rainbow promised him that no matter what
that they would never part
faith, love and courage
will keep them together at heart
So the boy left rainbow
both had a journey to achieve
with nothing but a promise
that only faith could retrieve
At first the boy felt bitter
with so much anger in his heart
why are things so unfair?
so many random thoughts
He thought for many days
weeks and years passed by
the boys faith grew weak
felt angry at the sky
Maybe if I look
another rainbow I will create
if i share our secrets
then they too can be soul mates
One by one he played
with each and ever caterpillar
in hopes that someday
the connection would be as familiar
Never did he find
a connection oh so great
Atween and him were special
one which you cannot recreate
The day came around
when Atween returned again
a beautiful rainbow butterfly
keeping the promise made between them
The boy felt really guilty
and ashamed and so low
he realized his impatience
would anger his rainbow
When they spoke again
the sparks were so bright
the little boy thought maybe
ehh she probably never noticed right?
But to his surprise
Atween new all to well
a violation of there bond
meant a sorrowful farewell
So she asked the boy
why didn't you trust in me
the boy could not reply
he felt so awfully
He new he had messed up
beyond what could be repaired
his impatience and lack of faith
resulted in mistakes cause he was scared
He begged the sun and moon
to forgive what was done
and cried a thousand rivers
to prove that he had grown
He learned his lesson well
his faith grew big and strong
he prayed and prayed for one last chance
to sing his rainbow song
The Sun and Moon soon answered
and told him very clear
the bond you had was so sacred
you misused it so severe
Now you will have to wait
another lifetime maybe even two
to prove that you are worthy
of rainbow so bright and true
Atween now has wings
to fly this earth forever
and you my friend will walk
with great distance that cannot be severed
Although you both can still talk
and now and then still play
your rainbow was meant fly
on the ground you'll stay.....
let this be your lesson
forever it will be learned
trust in what you believe in
and next lifetime your rainbow will return..
Although the boy has sadness
as deep as the oceans floor
he knows and understands now
the sacredness of what he swore....
by
Awilda Rivera