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Friday, June 5, 2009

Dependent Butterfly

Oh dependent butterfly
flitting to and fro
gathering the nectar
with a touch of her big toe
But this rare breed
of butterfly
content not just to take
but must leave for the flowers
poisons in her wake
The flowers cringe with
memories of bitter harvests
shared
And for the other annuals
they are a little scared
Smiling pansy
Fragrant rose
Laughing daisy
Winsome marigold
All lined up and waiting
for spring's fair visiting friends
unsuspecting, poisons
surely wait for them

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