Poem A Day

Classic poem

The butterfly obtains

by Emily Dickinson

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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About this poem

First line
The butterfly obtains
Poet
Emily Dickinson
Themes
death, choice

Poem A Day

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