I became a butterfly

I became a butterfly
When I was two,
and my wimpy young feet,
recognized the feel of the sand,
they said that I was old enough to learn,
and I did.

I'd be a hero one day,
I had to be one,
to be precise.

When I said I wanted to go out,
they said that outside was evil,
so stay inside,
you're safe and warm.
"safe and warm"

And when I said I wanted to ---
almost anything, I wanted to,
they'd say heroes don't want,
they do,
and I wanted to do.
When I opened my mouth,
they told me to close it,
for heroes breathe hero.
Don't let the non-heroes enter.

They also closed my windows and door,
and wrapped me around.
It was safe and warm,
soft white,
but tight.

And so I broke the walls,
and I wished,
and I became a butterfly,
and flew to you.