Oh butterfly, butterfly. Oh how I watch thee.

As you fly on the wind, so easy and free.

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As you flitter and flutter from flower to flower.
I sit and just watch you, for hour and hour.

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Your wings are so dainty, so pretty and light.
You're a delicate creature. A beautiful sight.

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I know you weren't always this colorful being.
A caterpillar once, your heart longed for freeing.

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As you crawled on the earth, while dreaming of high,
Soon you would change, and away you would fly.

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So you found a nice place to build a cocoon.
In your velvety shell, you'd reemerge soon.

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Some time had to pass as you rested your soul
and your body grew wings; a butterfly's goal.

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On a warm spring day, you were born again new
with outstretched wings, you flew into view.

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With a flap and a flutter you climbed on a breeze
What a beautiful sight, as you glided with ease.

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Oh the way that you sail on the wind of my heart.
You elegant creature. You live piece of art.

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Your beauty is honored by someone like me.
It has changed me forever. My heart is more free.

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Rise up butterfly, and linger no more.
You've shown me your beauty. May your spirit soar.

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And may your life be as happy as mine is today.
An example you are. An example you'll stay.