You May Eat With Me

The queen of the monarchs had yet to land
Her subjects, waiting, for her royal command
They dare not take a nibble, a sigh or a drink.
She made the first move, so they pondered a think.

One little monarch almost made a swift move.
But her elder nudged her, and she lost all her groove.
She did not understand that royalty always goes first.
Her day which started badly simply got worse.

Butterfly brigade gave her the cold wing treatment now.
They ignored her pointedly, and called her names like old sow.
She felt horrible, until the queen called her to her side.
You may eat with me, she told her, let the tormenters hide.

The other butterflies were ashamed for they knew better.
They flew around like crazy, and flittered with fetter.
They soon apologized and said they would never be mean.
And the little monarch was invited to go live with the queen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gilmour Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 1:09 AM
Delightful tale Caren, I so enjoyed reading it. With kindest thoughts Ann
Krutsinger Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 4:07 AM
Thank you Ann. I love it when the big girls are nice to the ones who are being bullied.
Romios Avatar
August 15, 2019 at 2:31 PM
A good write, Caren Panagiota
Krutsinger Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 4:07 AM
Thank you Panagiota. I am glad you stopped by.
Mcgee Avatar
August 15, 2019 at 11:28 AM
A beauty of a story poem...so cute. xoxox
Krutsinger Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 4:08 AM
Thank you Jeanne. I enjoyed writing it for sure!
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