The Butterfly upon the Sky,
That doesn't know its Name
And hasn't any tax to pay
And hasn't any Home
Is just as high as you and I,
And higher, I believe,
So soar away and never sigh
And that's the way to grieve --
Classic poem
The Butterfly upon the Sky,
Public domain/Source
About this poem
- First line
- The Butterfly upon the Sky,
- Poet
- Emily Dickinson
- Themes
- nature, choice
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