By Any Other Name
In Spain, it’s mariposa.
In Poland, you’ll hear motyl.
One says borboleta in balmy Brazil.
Pulali are a plenty around exotic Nepal.
“Come here pretty farfalla!” in Italy,
You would call.
Hawaiians sight pulelehuas
While strolling in the sand.
A child would chase a chocho if home is in Japan.
No matter how one says or spells it,
I always breathe a sigh,
Every time I behold a beautiful butterfly.
Copyright © Amy Motyl | Year Posted 2015
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