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Moth.

February 8, 2011
By Emerie892 SILVER, San Clemente, California
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Emerie892 SILVER, San Clemente, California
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I&#039;ve never been so highest I&#039;ve been in my life<br /> When you think of me think of this chair

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Pests get in our way
Eat our clothing
And spoil our food
So different from the well known
And cherished butterfly
Said to be hideous
Disgusting, repulsive
Yet so similar
Stronger, faster, hardier
Than it's distant cousin
More graceful
More beautiful
Because of its simplicity

© Christine S., Arlington, VA

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