It would usually be cold
Especially this time of year
But, it seems, to her utmost dread

That the seasons were confused

So confused
That she saw a butterfly
Something so out of place

A cornstarch butterfly
Which stuck out against the autumn colors

Butterfly season is from spring to autumn
But the seasons were so confused
That she saw a butterfly

During her birthmonth
When butterfly season has long ended

Nine months ago
She saw a butterfly before
Before butterfly season started

Now, it seems, the cycle completes.