This Purple King
So rare and elusive is the Purple Emperor butterfly
His hue allied to royalty; his nickname is His Majesty
With rather filthy habits like devouring flesh and dung
Despite his royal epithet; no ceremony or pageantry
In summer he awaits, as racy females gather for some fun
He has been known to brawl and displays too much pugnacity
A large and bright Nymphalidae, deep purple in the sun
I dream one day this Purple King will land upon my balcony
Written 16th January 2019
Contest: Purple
Sponsor: Kevin Shaw
Contest: Standard Contest 165
Sponsor Brian Strand
Contest: Rhyme Battle XII
Sponsor: Juli-MIchelle
Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2019
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