The Lighthouse And The Butterfly

There was once a lighthouse and a butterfly.

He brought shelter in a storm,

and she gave beauty to a rocky landscape.

As they grew together; his light spreading across the vast waters,

the butterfly decided it was time to spread her wings.

She travelled far and saw many beautiful things,

but always longed for the company of the lighthouse.

A great storm came, one that the lighthouse could not battle.

The butterfly sensed that something was wrong and tried to get back.

She tried to find her beloved friend, but it would seem

that he had gone where she could not follow.

Saddened, the butterfly stayed close to the rock upon which the lighthouse once stood.

One night she had a dream,

she was with her lighthouse again, warmed and protected by his light.

She awoke and found her dream had come true.

The lighthouse saw her and its light shone bright around her.

They were together once more, but were not forgotten.

His light saved many and her beauty brightened countless lives.

They were where no storms could reach them,

together forever, where no more pain could come.

In loving memory of Katherine Vaughn Metz
March 28, 1925 - October 24, 2006

and Arthur Hamilton Metz

October 11, 1917 - September 17, 2005