The Butterfly Woman

The Butterfly Woman
A poem
ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
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Mar 29, 2021
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Metamorphosis Phase1: Marissa StricklandI watched as beautiful women strode past me
glorious in their butterfly wings
their vibrant finery.
I at once celebrated them and drew back from their brightness.
Looking down, I searched for my own wings.
Turning in circles I couldn’t catch a glimpse.
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