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May 10, 2017 · Not only that, but these are talking insects: the emmet confides that she has lost her children, and the bright glow-worm offers to light the way for her through the night, so she can recover them. John Keats, ‘ On the Grasshopper and the Cricket ’.
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Bugs, oh bugs, they crawl and fly In every corner, low and high Their shapes and sizes, a marvel to see A world of diversity, for you and me From the smallest ant to the largest bee Each bug is unique, a wonder to see The beetles with their shining shell The butterflies with wings that swell The ants that march in perfect line The spiders that spin...
Bugs, oh bugs, so small and so diverse, In fields and forests, they thrive and disperse, Their buzzing and chirping may make us wary, But their importance to ecosystems is necessary. From bees and butterflies to beetles and ants, Bugs pollinate plants and spread their chance, To grow and bear fruit for all creatures to eat, A vital role for bugs, s...
Amidst the heat of the desert sand, Or in the frost of a winter land, The bugs persist, an adaptable band, Their resilience never close to bland. They crawl and fly with ease and grace, No habitat too harsh to face, Their adaptations sure to amaze, A wondrous feat of nature’s race. Through evolution, bugs have learned To adapt and survive, to be un...
Bugs may seem small and insignificant, But they possess traits that are magnificent. Their complex behaviors are a wonder to see, As they work together in communities. Take the ants, for instance, with their organized colony, Each member plays a crucial role, just like in a symphony. The queen lays eggs, the workers gather food, The soldiers protec...
Bugs may seem small and insignificant But don’t let their size make you dismissive For they hold secrets that inspire invention And can help solve problems with precision From the way ants communicate and cooperate To the aerodynamics of a dragonfly’s flight rate Bugs have inspired many a breakthrough In fields ranging from tech to medicine, it’s t...
The life of an insect can be a fascinating subject. Unlike many other species, insects often live with a singular purpose in life; staying alive. However, most people cannot look at any kind of insect and see anything fascinating, but rather a pest that must dealt with.
‘ Insect’ by Annie Finch is a complex, image-rich poem that describes an insect’s will, appearance, and alludes to its broader existence. Throughout this short poem, the speaker uses hyphenated compound words, like “orchard-legged” and “wedge-contorted” to describe an insect.
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- October 9, 1995
- Poetry Analyst And Editor
Short poems present a range of familiar insects from crickets to Monarch butterflies. Each is accompanied by brief information about the critter (with additional information at the end), and illustrated with playful, animated, colorful art in Melissa Sweet’s charming signature style.
• Use a bug catcher and microscope to collect samples of minibeasts from around the local area. Discover which bugs you have and how best to create a hotel for them. Vocabulary: Warming up the vocabulary of a unit will always be a priority.
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Through whimsical descriptions, poets draw readers into the microcosm of insects, inviting them to see these creatures in a new light. These verses may also explore the role of insects in ecological balance, highlighting their significance in pollination, decomposition, and as a food source for other animals.
