"Enormous, heavy butterflies coupling in amorous
frolics appeared. The clumsy, vibrating fluttering continued for a
moment in the dull air. The butterflies flew past, as if racing one
another, then rejoined their partners, dealing out in flight like cards
whole packs of colorful shimmers. Was it only a quick decomposition of
the overripe air, a mirage in an atmosphere that was full of hashish and
visions? I waved my cap and a heavy, velvety butterfly fell to the
ground, still fluttering its wings. I lifted it up and hid it. It was
one more proof….” –
’Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hour Glass’ (Spring XXIII) by Bruno
Schulz (1892-1942)
Original Butterfly by
Luisbc
Modified Butterfly by Indy
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