Who knew butterflies were so direct? I fucked around and found out.
On a walk one afternoon, in my neighborhood, I happened upon a butterfly flitting about gracefully; blessing a bush on the corner property.
From one glossy leaf to the other it bounced, seemingly unsatisfied with all except the last. It landed there and stayed, with panting wings, intent on something.
Fascinated, I moved in for a closer look to see what it was working so hard to do. Then, it faced me, and stared right back.
Startled, and embarrassed, I begged the butterfly’s pardon and went about my way.
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