The Parable of the Butterfly and the Cockroach
Would it make you sad to see A butterfly in a jar With no breathing holes Or flying space? What if I stabbed a pin into its abdomen? Would you call me cruel? Now consider a moment the cockroach A disgusting, gold-backed thing. Would it make you sad to see A cockroach in a jar With no breathing holes Or living space? Would you even be able to look at it without vomiting, As it writhed upon its back? 'Tis the time-old tale of beauty and the beast The measure of humanity To tell who's worth the least Written September 15th, 2001 © on Sep 15 2001 10:26 AM PST, Katrina Armour 0 • 10
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