The Annual Ugly Bug Ball

The world of insects is adither and abuzz
About the biggest party bash that ever was.
Their favorite time is near,
It comes just once a year,
The Annual Ugly Bug Ball.

Caterpillars, centipedes, and honeybees
Are sprucing up and rubbing rouge upon their knees.
Their costumes are brand new,
And soon they're going to
The Annual Ugly Bug Ball.

Moths and butterflies are practicing their dips,
The Arachnida are limbering up their hips,
And ants who love to dance 
Hope they'll find romance
At this year's Ugly Bug Ball.

Both the mantises are planning to be there,
Such an elegant, sophisticated pair.
The husband is ideal
As dancing partner and a meal.
One mating tango, though, and he'll have done his share.

When the time comes they'll start streaming toward the hall,
Some will flutter, others scurry, creep, or crawl.
They'll frolic until break of day
To music the cicadas play
At the Annual Ugly Bug Ball.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Greenhough Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 11:24 AM
This was an immensely entertaining poem. As a lover of bugs (though I'm not with the FBI), I found this verse fascinating.
Slaughter Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Thanks, Hilda. You can have my share of the pesky critters...especially spiders.
Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 10:24 PM
So whimsical and fun, Jim
Slaughter Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 9:17 AM
That's me! Thanks, Andrea.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM
What a delightful poem! Love the humor and creative write! Mr. and Mrs. Mantis - The husband is ideal As dancing partner and a meal... On the night they'll all start streaming toward the hall, Some will flutter, others scurry, creep, or crawl.
Slaughter Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Kim, many thanks.
Bauer Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 12:16 PM
charming and absolutely delightful, jim! i very much enjoyed...
Slaughter Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 9:16 AM
And I very much enjoy and appreciate you, Ilene.
Onclaud Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Jim, i was bursting at the seams...this was hilarious. lol
Slaughter Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Thank you, Nette.
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