Abstract
This free-write poem was written with a purpose of making meaning of the Blue Morpho butterfly I continuously saw abroad in Costa Rica. Being able to have captivating conversations with locals all while being comforted by the country’s blanket of communal love was an unforgettable experience. As a metaphor for change, growth, and transformation, I found this remarkable butterfly to be a highlight of my time in Costa Rica. As a symbol of my late father, it called for reflection and sitting with suppressed emotions. For that reason, I wanted to depict how its reappearing presence became a hopeful reminder in my healing journey.
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Hernandez, Carolina
(2024)
"Esa Mariposa,"
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience: Vol. 10:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
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https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/fgv/vol10/iss1/3
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