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February 21, 2018
By towmator16 BRONZE, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
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Flying from petal to petal,   
vibrant colors show in glory.  
A butterfly minds its own,  
perching on my finger.  
In my arms, I cradle her,    
ready to release wings to the wind.

© Nathan P., Scotch Plains, NJ

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This is written in a Korean poetic form called sijo

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