The butterfly obtains - A poem by Emily Dickinson


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Emily Dickinson - The butterfly obtains

The butterfly obtains
But little sympathy
Though favorably mentioned
In Entomology --

Because he travels freely
And wears a proper coat
The circumspect are certain
That he is dissolute --

Had he the homely scutcheon
Of modest Industry
'Twere fitter certifying
For Immortality --

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 1685. The butterfly obtains Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Comment 1 of 1, added on March 28th, 2007 at 2:17 AM. look at what is is talking about the beauty of the betterfully. haripriya from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The butterfly obtains, has received one comment so far. Click here to read it, and perhaps post a comment of your own.

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Poet: Emily Dickinson Poem: 1685. The butterfly obtains Volume: Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson Year: Published/Written in 1955 Last read: 2013-06-19 23:19:37 Viewed 4010 times. Added Jan 9 2004.

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