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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BUTTERFLY (1), by HILDA CONKLING Poet's Biography
First Line: Butterfly, / I like the way your wear your wings
Last Line: And evening murmurs by.
Subject(s): Butterflies; Insects; Bugs
First Line: Butterfly, / I like the way your wear your wings
Last Line: And evening murmurs by.
Subject(s): Butterflies; Insects; Bugs
BUTTERFLY,
I like the way you wear your wings.
Show me their colors,
For the light is going.
Spread out their edges of gold,
Before the Sandman puts me to sleep
And evening murmurs by.
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