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.