Personal Narrative: The Butterfly Circus

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As I watched the butterfly circus, my initial thought was the feeling of a defenseless kid being bullied. I felt sorry for the emotional and physical pain that he endured over the years. On a day to day basis, being seen as this worthless freak had to be taking a toll on his psyche.
As time went by, will's outlook on life changed for the better. Joining the butterfly circus was the best thing for him! Even though he couldn't perform due to them not having a side show, I was happy he was no longer being ridiculed. It made me smile a little as he watched them perform with a glow in his eyes.
While they continued to put a smile on everyone face as they traveled, it seemed like a dark cloud was leaving the depressed and hopeless communities.

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