Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

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

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Caren Krutsinger January 16, 2019 at 3:29 PM The purple butterfly poem - nice idea, Ann. Good luck in the contest. Ann Gilmour January 21, 2019 at 3:33 PM Yes , I love butterflies and I love purple, so my poem evolved nicely. Thanks for your good luck wishes and kindest thoughts from Ann xx