Ben Burton Poet Rhyme

Biological Havoc

Important to note the date!
© Ben Burton 4-17-1961

Though nature is a miracle of fragrance, sound, and sight
What can compare with tadpoles turning into butterflies
To think that dainty creature with its wings in flurried flight
Was once a polly-wolly-doodle all the day and night

Now see the creepy caterpillar slinking up the stem
He's squishy, green, and yellow and whatever color blends
But mostly he's repulsive, no one wants to be like him
Til his cocoon brings forth a frog as every young boy's friend

If you prefer the butterfly, then shoo them off of logs
For if they light they might become a snack for some big frog
You'd think by now a butterfly would come equipped with claws
But evolution always has been fraught with endless flaws

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Lindsay Laurie April 16, 2015 at 8:35 PM G'day Ben... thanks for the giggle Ben. But you are right, old Mother Nature has turned out some creatures stranger than fiction. Regards - Lindsay

Jan Allison April 16, 2015 at 7:17 PM a pure fun fantasy write - the imagery made me smile:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx