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We even had a hard time keeping our curious feline friend away from the container . And it finally happened ! The caterpillar became motionless and curled up on the twig for a few hours . It started to convulse , almost as if it was struggling to throw it ’ s coat away . The moulting process lasted for a few minutes and we could see , in the time-lapse video we captured , how amazing nature ’ s creations were . The caterpillar was soon enclosed in a greenish coating and there was the cocoon , exactly like the diagram in my science textbook !
As I kept counting the days , I even wondered if there was any life remaining inside the dried up structure on the twig . In fact , those were anxious days for us .
After nine days , the colour of the cocoon started to darken . The coating had become transparent , through which the pattern of the wings could actually be seen . It was a marvelous sight indeed ! It was extremely rewarding to realize that there is life within the structure , after days of waiting .
I woke up the next blissful morning to see my pet cat staring intently at the container . I almost screamed out in joy when I followed it ’ s gaze . A beautiful black butterfly , resting on the twig , it ’ s wings flapping softly . Its beauty was manifested in its beautiful wings !! The sheer brilliance of the shades of black and red patches was truly a feast for our eyes ! It was a female Common Mormon ! Soon my sister and parents joined me and in silence we admired the beauty of the new being . What an amazing journey indeed !
Soon , it was time to say goodbye to our companion as we let it fly out freely into the world , hoping that it would overcome the lurking dangers of the world . We were proud of our achievement , but at the same time , really dejected to bid adieu to this beautiful creature who successfully completed It ’ s an amazing journey into nature .
Be sure to watch out for tiny eggs or caterpillars while plucking leaves from your curry plant . You can help these tiny beings to overcome the hurdles and danger of being eaten or destroyed by humans or other animals in every stage , be it as an egg or a camouflaged caterpillar or a seemingly dead cocoon .
Be wary ! There might be a living being under the leaf that you are casually plucking out . Let ’ s be more conscious of Mother Nature and her beings . THE EARTH BELONGS TO ALL !
Shadows
Alone in the eternal dark , I stand . A little chill running down me , as consciousness fills my body . Felt a little tinge , as the leaves howl with the wolves , the owls fly , the bats sleep , and I stand in the middle of nowhere .
A noise from the bushes , as I turn I hear from the other side . As I walk I hear it from behind me and as I close my lids , I hear it from within me .
Karthika Deavadas [ 8E ]
The sunny days surge into me , Family and friends , happiness and joy . What is it ? I never understood , one by one they come into you and one by one you lose .
Now I stand , with the wind around me howling with pride . After everything was taken away from me . Droplets of water trickle down my face with shame , I stand at the end of the world , at the end of the same world in which I thought I had everything .