To the Butterflye


Lovley insect haste away 
Greet once more the sunny day
Leave o leave the mirky barn 
Ere trapping spiders thee discern
If they do they will beset 
Thy golden wings in filmy net
Then alls in vain to set thee free 
Hopes all lost for Liberty 

Soon theyl drag thee in the wall 
Suck thy downy form and all
Murder tho a base employ 
Tis the spiders only joy 
Then lovley insect haste away 
Greet once more the sunny day
Never think that I belie
Never fear a [summer] skie

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