The Butterfly...

In my french literature class, we just read a poem by Lamartine "Le Papillon" ("The Butterfly"). I found it ironic that here we are in Studies of a Major Author discussing butterflies at the same time. The butterfly seemed to represent freedom and beauty within life. The poem begins with the birth in spring and ends with the death. The poet connects so many senses and feelings to the image of the butterfly.

I will post this poem later today...