The butterfly obtains

by Emily Dickinson · (no date)
Published 01/07/1880

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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