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Classic poem

The Butterfly's Numidian Gown

by Emily Dickinson

The Butterfly's Numidian Gown

With spots of Burnish roasted on

Is proof against the Sun

Yet prone to shut its spotted Fan

And panting on a Clover lean

As if it were undone --

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About this poem

First line
The Butterfly's Numidian Gown
Poet
Emily Dickinson
Themes
nature, love

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