I wonder…

Keith's Ramblings

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Life can be cruel. One can never know when it will deal a dead man’s hand. Only it can decide when it’s time to depart this mortal coil. 

I watched a caterpillar as it crawled across a leaf. After a couple of minutes it disappeared from view. I know it sounds stupid, but I almost envied it, for after a short life it will be reborn as a thing of beauty, a butterfly.

What will happen to me? Some say this, some say that. Free forever to exist in eternity, or stubbed out like a spent cigarette? Life’s a mystery, what lies beyond, or not, even more so.

I pray. I do. I’ll continue to. I shall. I hope someone’s listening to me. Please let it be.

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I should remind you that these are the the thoughts of a fictional character, and not necessarily mine. I’m not sure I’d want to be a caterpillar!

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Thanks to Sadje for hosting What Do You See?

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28 thoughts on “I wonder…”

  1. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin Aug 4, 2025 / 15:42

    Perfect weaving of both prompt photos Keith. I like your musings about other prespectives of existence/life. Butterflies tend to bring to mind such marvels as the length and breadth of life (I feel) Great read.

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  2. Sadje's avatar Sadje Aug 4, 2025 / 16:22

    This is a profound piece Keith. Thanks for joining in with these interesting thoughts.

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      • Sadje's avatar Sadje Aug 4, 2025 / 17:37

        Yes, it’s not and that’s why it has such a profound effect.

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  3. Violet Lentz's avatar Violet Lentz Aug 4, 2025 / 16:31

    I just remind myself I didn’t ask to come here- and so far it has worked out- so whatever does or doesn’t exist in the afterlife- I am sure i will be ok. You too my friend!

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  5. Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶's avatar Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶 Aug 5, 2025 / 00:24

    Despite the cynics and the nay-sayers, I’m a believer. I say my prayers, try to be a decent person and trust I’ll be with my loved ones in the afterlife. Without faith and hope, what’s the point? Lovely post, dear Keith.

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  9. Rene Heartsong's avatar Rene Heartsong Aug 5, 2025 / 06:29

    I don’t think you’d make a very good caterpillar, Keith…I’ve heard they don’t have much sense of humor so you’d have a sparse audience.😁

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  11. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta Aug 5, 2025 / 19:51

    Keith you will definitely transform into something spectacular – maybe not a butterfly as they can’t talk …but something spectacular and colourful…….perhaps a parrot 🦜😊

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  12. motiv8n's avatar motiv8n Aug 10, 2025 / 09:18

    I truly enjoyed reading your reflective and thought-provoking blog post. The imagery of the caterpillar transforming into a butterfly is so beautifully symbolic. It really makes you ponder life’s uncertainties and mysteries. Have you ever had a moment where you found yourself envying the simplicity of nature’s transformations like the caterpillar’s? I would love to hear your insights on that.

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