Why Do You Want to Be a Worm When You Can Be a Butterfly? By: Deacon Willie Lee Walton Jr. Why Do You Want to Be a Worm When You Can Be a Butterfly? is about life experiences and decision making regarding this exposure. This book was designed to help encourage humanity to make wise decisions in regards to the world and the people in it. It should express that friendship is essential for true social harmony. The concepts of choosing friends wisely, committing selfless acts, and acknowledging a higher order of existence all enhance the betterment of humanity.