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The Butterflys Numidian Gown

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The Butterflys 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 --

Form: Lyric

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