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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—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 4:24 PM | Viewed: 7982 times

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