
Cocoon me in your gentle arms, love
Protect me from this horrific nightmare of a world,
Holding me as a transformation overtakes
As the night passes on,
One ominous tick at a time,
I begin to slowly change
A warm embrace blankets me,
While silver wings sprout from my spine
Eventually, your firm hold gives way,
And with a spray of starlight dust,
I break free from the cocoon
That once contained me
Perhaps we’ll see each other again someday
Maybe you’ll catch a glimpse of me
In the soft flutter of a moth’s wings
Please keep watching this beautiful transformation,
Keep watching me, my love
© 9 February 2020, by Haley Scully
This poem was inspired by a very interesting survival horror video game, PARANOIHELL. It’s about a woman trying to survive a crumbling nightmare of a city, and make it back home to her partner. The game is set in such a gritty and dark, but fascinating world. I really enjoyed it.
PARANOIHELL also happens to feature quite a bit of symbolism and imagery surrounding moths. Plus, there’s the romantic relationship mentioned before. Those were the two main inspirations for this poem. I hope you enjoy it!
So nice friend. 👌 Have you seen your nomination?
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Thanks so very much! And no, not yet. Sorry about that!
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No sorry friend. Sorry is not acceptable. 😄
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Haha I’m very grateful for the nomination! Thank you so very much! I read your post, and it was wonderful. I’m going to get my post up as soon as possible. Thanks again! ✨
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Thank my friend. Keep smiling always and stay blessed.
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Thank you, friend!! I wish the same for you! ✨
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