Look, a butterfly. Did you make a wish?
You don’t wish on butterflies.
You do so. Did you make one?
Yes.
It doesn’t count.
Look, a butterfly. Did you make a wish?
You don’t wish on butterflies.
You do so. Did you make one?
Yes.
It doesn’t count.
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I interpreted the theme of this poem as something about self confidence so like “If you believe you can, then you can.” (this was my ela project so why not) :))))
Hope this helps <3