Douglas Florian is one of my favorite children's poets. This is another monarch poem that is just right for second grade sensibilities. My students will especially love the last line! Happy Poetry Friday.
The Monarch Butterfly
He is a monarch.
He is a king.
He flies great migrations.
Past nations he wings.
He is a monarch.
He is a prince.
When blackbirds attack him,
From poison they wince.
He is a monarch.
He is a duke.
Swallows that swallow him
Frequently puke.
By Douglas Florian
From Insectlopedia
©1998
