Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, BUTTERFLY (2), by HILDA CONKLING


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BUTTERFLY (2), by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: As I walked through my garden
Last Line: "I have to go the opposite way."
Subject(s): Butterflies; Insects; Bugs


AS I walked through my garden
I saw a butterfly light on a flower.
His wings were pink and purple:
He spoke a small word . . .
It was Follow!
"I cannot follow"
I told him,
"I have to go the opposite way."





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